High School Paraeducator Needed

Paraeducator III

Position Title: Paraeducator III

LSA Status: Hourly

Site: Vista Grande High School

As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

As a part of a multi-tiered system of supports, the Paraeducator is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students to increase student retention, academic success, and support post-secondary/career goals. Assisting students with goal setting and providing academic support, continuous communication and follow-up to maximize goal attainment.

Experience working in a high school setting

• High School Diploma or GED and Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 60 College Credits or Passing Grade on ParaPro Test
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administrations, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments

Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist

Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students

Work with students in a variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs

Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work

May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping, limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.

May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/ elective and field trips.

Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.

Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).

Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.

Must perform all duties assigned during scheduled workdays.

Follow district and building procedures

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; contributes to building a positive team environment; Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.

uses equipment and materials properly.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, training and/or conferences. Locations may vary and may require overnight stays.