CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUCTION

TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR (Special Education – Inclusive Preschool)

SALARY: GRADE 107

Job Goal:

Provide instructional and clerical support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a specialized environment or as required by an individual education plan (IEP)

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
AA degree or, 60 semester hours from accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer and related software
Satisfactory criminal background check
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to exert 10-30 lbs of force, to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Manual dexterity to operate business related equipment
Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core Job Functions

Within close proximity to the teacher, instruct individual or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs (i.e. toileting/diapering) for the purpose of allowing students to function in a school environment
Assist the teacher/provider in evaluating the specific needs of students for the purpose of creating equipment and/or aids to meet special needs
Under direction of the supervising teacher, implement behavior plans developed by the team, to include the parent, for the purpose of assisting students with behaviors in conflict with a positive academic and social environment
Maintain classroom and student equipment for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment
Transfer/lift students for the purpose of assisting them in performing daily activities
Adhering to guidelines of the IEP, assist students with physical, emotional, and educational needs while providing appropriate documentation related to activities of daily living for reimbursement of services for Medicaid in the Public Schools (MIPS).
Assist in whole class, small group, or individual educational demonstrations
Administer immediate basic first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students
Assist with assessments and instructional review under the supervision of the certified teacher
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
Copy, collate, and file requested documents
Develop and create classroom displays
Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips
Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
Participate in training as required for the purpose of improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom
Maintain confidentiality of protected student and staff member information
Perform all duties related to general job functions as assigned by the supervisor
Accept responsibility for student’s well-being and safety
Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations based upon daily observation
Assist in the maintenance of a quiet and orderly classroom environment
Operate properly and care for school district equipment
Follow district policies as outlined
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Respond in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Function effectively as a team member
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accept direction
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students and staff
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the job
Be a positive role model for students
Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements – Working with Students with Special Needs

Positions in this classification typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises. Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force to move objects frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects constantly. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.