Instructional Support Specialist

Paraprofessional 1

Job Classification Title: Paraprofessional 1 Working Title(s): Instructional Aide/PE Aide/Health Aide/Media Center Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: Grade 9

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the District.

Job Classification Summary: Responsible for providing classroom/instructional support directly to students.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a paraprofessional classification responsible for providing classroom/instructional support directly to students in an assigned area such as classrooms, physical education classes, Media Center, and Health/Wellness Center. Support instruction and assisting teachers with implementing activities for classrooms and/or small groups.

Essential Duties: The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District's needs.

• In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.
• Tutors students in assigned curricular areas before school, during lunch, and after school, focusing on specific concepts which are difficult or need reinforcement;
• Modifies classroom materials for individual student needs;
• Prepares lesson plans in assigned area of responsibility that address student modifications and accommodations;
• Documents services provided to students in compliance with applicable guidelines and/or programs;
• Participates in the development of student goals and objectives;
• Documents and monitors student progress and participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to review individual student needs;
• Participates in coordinating student testing and reassessments to determine current needs and/or progress and maintains related records and files;
• Maintains a variety of student records and information in assigned areas of responsibility;
• Facilitates in-services and instructs staff on educational techniques, integration, modifications, adaptations, and accommodations for classrooms and/or students for functional educational performance; and,
• Performs related work as assigned.

Position Specific Duties:

• Classroom Aide (General / Special Education Assignment)
• Tutors students in assigned academic and core curricular areas within the classroom environment, focusing heavily on specific concepts that are difficult or need reinforcement.
• Modifies classroom materials, assignments, and learning activities to directly align with individual student learning needs, adaptations, and accommodations.
• Documents and monitors student progress during daily classroom operations and maintains organized student performance data to assist the instructional team.
• Participates in coordinating student testing, formative assessments, or mandated accommodations at the classroom level and retains all related files.
• PE Aide (Physical Education Assignment)
• Tutors and guides students in physical education concepts, rules, and group activities, focusing on specific motor or athletic skills that need reinforcement.
• Modifies physical education materials, adaptive sports gear, and equipment layouts to safely accommodate individual physical needs, medical restrictions, or behavioral adaptations.
• Documents student participation and specific physical services provided during activities in compliance with fitness and safety program guidelines.
• Maintains a variety of student records, tracking athletic engagement, behavior data, and safety information within the physical education area of responsibility.
• Health Center Aide (Health & Clinic Assignment)
• Maintains a variety of student records, immunization data, and confidential clinic logs within the health office while adhering to regulatory standards.
• Documents health center services provided to students in strict compliance with medical protocols, local laws, and district health program guidelines.
• Facilitates information and updates staff regarding student-specific medical accommodations, physical adaptations, or functional healthcare needs.
• Monitors children and provides customer service utilizing basic first aid and medical triage skills to safely address immediate student healthcare needs.
• Media Center Aide (Library & Media Assignment)
• Tutors and instructs students in media literacy, catalog software operations, and digital research platforms before, during, or after library hours.
• Modifies media center materials and learning spaces to align resource accessibility with individual student reading levels, language needs, or accommodations.
• Maintains a variety of student records, technology check-out logs, fine histories, and textbook inventory information within the library media area of responsibility.

Knowledge: Basic first aid. Basic mathematical skills. Customer service principles. Computer operations.

Classification Description: Classroom operations and activities. Instructional strategies. Assigned subject matter. Programs and procedures in assigned area of responsibility. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Skills: Monitoring and assisting children with activities. Using office equipment. Dealing patiently with children. Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children. Performing routine mathematical calculations. Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and related software applications. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Preparing simple memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence. Reading and interpreting routine information from schedules, memos, and/or other written documentation. Training employees on work methods and procedures. Tutoring students in applicable academic areas. Gathering and organizing data. Solving problems. Preparing lesson plans. Writing and creating written documents. Preparing and maintaining student records. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications (for new hires at job entry): Education and Experience: Associate's degree or 60 credit hours of college or successful completion of the District-approved exam to become Highly Qualified per Arizona Department of Education guidance; or an equivalent combination of directly-related education and experience. Required Certifications/Licenses: CPR/First Aid Certification. TB test. Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Class History Information: Created: 11/2021 Amendments: 6/2026