Paraprofessional- Trainee

at Holbrook Unified School District #3 in Holbrook, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, completes paraprofessional training while assisting with classroom activities, behavior support, and supervision of students. Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student growth and independence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete paraprofessional training requirements
• Support students in maintaining engagement and appropriate behavior in classroom and school settings
• Provide supervision during transitions, recess, lunch, and other school activities
• Support students with personal care needs as required (e.g., toileting, feeding, hygiene)
• Implement behavior support plans under the direction of certified staff
• Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times
• Communicate effectively with teachers and staff regarding student needs and progress

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to complete training and meet all federal and state requirements to be classified as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional before the conclusion of the 90-day probationary period
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with children and/or students with disabilities preferred

Terms of Employment

Temporary appointment for up to ninety (90) calendar days, according to the adopted school year calendar. Continued employment beyond the probationary period is contingent upon meeting all requirements to be deemed a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional by the end of the 90-day period.

Technology Skills

Basic: Email, Time Clock, Log in to basic software programs

Worker Characteristics

Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense for the success and future needs of students.

Self-Motivated-Ability to work independently for project completion.

Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand, in a positive manner to co-worker, students, or public.

Problem Sensitivity-The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Work Environment

Inside: Offices, School Buildings.

Outside: Outdoor Facilities.

Indoor/Outdoor: Travel from location to location.

Occasional Travel: For required training or professional development (In district, out of district, in state, and/or out of state).

Possibly exposed to extremes of temperature. Occasionally subjected to extreme noise, odors, mists, dust and poor ventilation.

Physical Requirements

The position requires frequent lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, speaking, turning, grasping and carrying items over 40 lbs.