Special Education Paraprofessional -… at SchoolSpring · Buckeye

Summary: Liberty Elementary School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist special education teachers in providing support services for students. The role involves working directly with students to reinforce academic and behavioral skills and includes various responsibilities related to daily living skills and classroom support.

Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher in working with student individually or in small groups to reinforce academic and/or behavior skills as directed by the teacher and related staff members
- Perform duties as determined by the team, which can include daily living skills, toileting, personal hygiene, diapering, feeding, mobility, behavioral interventions, and schedule implementation
- Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior as well as crisis intervention strategies for prevention and intervention
- Provides collaborative support in the classroom assisting teachers with the needs of their students with IEPs
- Uses effective basic strategies for management of behavior as well as crisis intervention strategies for prevention and intervention
- Participates in appropriate in-service, workshops and conferences as directed
- Exhibits collaboration skills and teamwork
- Assists teachers with preparation of instructional materials
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations as directed
- Collects and maintains data for individual students as requested by the teacher and as required by law
- Demonstrates professional and flexible attitude/rapport with other staff members
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality

Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- AA Degree (or higher); or 60 college credit hours; or passing score on AZ Dept of Education approved Paraprofessional Exam
- Must have and maintain certification of first aid/CPR (District offered training)
- Must have and maintain annually Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (District offered training)
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Required Skills: First Aid/CPR Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification, Individualized Education Program (IEP) Support, Behavior Management Strategies, Crisis Intervention Strategies, Data Collection for Students, Student Mobility Assistance, Professional Attitude

Benefits: Sick/Personal Leave, Health Benefits, Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)