Instructional Aide - Para Professional - PPEP Inc.

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Part-time

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MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.PPEPHIRING.COM

Portable Practical Educational Preparation, PPEP, is currently looking to fill our open part time Instructional Aids positions in Tucson, Casa Grande and Sierra Vista.

The Instructional Aide position assists students in mastering the objectives of the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards to prepare them for further

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops a broad understanding of career and educational opportunities beyond graduation, and uses that understanding to assist students in academic and career planning.
Becomes familiar with each student’s personal context as it relates to success at PPEP TEC, and provides appropriate guidance, counseling and parental contact.
Maintains and improves personal knowledge relevant to the objectives of the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, and, through mastery assessment rather than “grading,” helps students construct relevant understanding of the issues that the standards address.
Develops and maintains the classroom environment as a model of the workplace (safe, quiet, and without distractions), and guides students in learning appropriate behavior that allows independent and productive effort toward career goals.
One-on-one or in small groups, the Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for helping students master course assignments, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and math to provide students with remedial instruction, as needed.
Understand the rationale and implementation of required assessments including the PPEP TEC Skills Assessment program and Arizona’s test instruments (AIMS Science and AzMERIT). Correctly administers and analyzes these assessments for appropriate student placement and diagnosis, and ensures that mastering curriculum objectives means the student will “meet the standard” on AzMERIT assessments.
Maintain the confidentiality of all student information.
Becomes familiar with general administration of the school site and is accountable on an absolute basis for maintaining procedures, keeping records, safe-guarding resources, and upholding school policy as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree OR 60 post –secondary hours from an accredited college or university OR passing scores on the Paraprofessional Exam
Two (2) years prior work experience working with students.
Must possess a IVP Fingerprint and Background Clearance Card.

Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree
Three (3) years prior work experience as an Instructional Paraprofessional.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to see a computer monitor.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift twenty (25) pounds.

PPEP INC. IS AN EEO EMPLOYER - MINORITIES/WOMEN/VETERANS/DISABLED

MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.PPEPHIRING.COM

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Schedule:

Day shift

Education:

Associate (Required)

License:

Class IVP Fingerprint (Required)

Language:

English (Required)
Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Hours per week:

20-29

Typical start time:

Typical end time:

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Company's website:

www.ppep.org

Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

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