Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Services

Maricopa Unified School District #20
Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 main number
520.568.5151 fax number

Position Description: Paraprofessional

CLASSIFICATION: NonExempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9Month FullTime/ PartTime Salary RangeBased on Approved Classified Compensation Plan Level 3

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist with instruction and supervision of students through oneonone and group instruction playground supervision and assisting with testing and assessment of students progress. Position longevity will be determined from individual classrooms needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)
Works with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch period playground time or before and after school.
Translates material and information for parents students and staff.
Administers tests and assessments. Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.
Maintains files and computer records.
Assists supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages educational and developmental levels.
Working knowledge of educational practices processes and techniques.
Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District #20s educational policies regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws regulations policies and rules.
Ability to assessing of students educational needs.
Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
Operate office equipment and MS Office.
Skill in communicating verbally and written through translation and interpretation
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required High School diploma or GED. Required PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted or Associates degree or 60 college credits. Current First Aid and CPR (Required or 30 days after hire to obtain) Bilingual preferred.Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision corrected to 20/20 hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk sit stand kneel crouch crawl reach lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds) carry push pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

OTHER POSITION INFORMATION: May involve personal assistance with toileting hygiene feeding lifting as well as other possible needs. Hours will be in relation to the school site hours. Continuing positions for the subsequent school years if offered may be rearranged as needed to best meet the needs of the students.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs services activities or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:
Email:

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa AZ 85138
Telephone Number:

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority