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Paraprofessional - Mild/Moderate (Temporary)

Yuma Elementary School District ONE
Temporary
On-site
Arizona, United States

  • Position Type:
      Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - ESS Mild/Moderate

  • Date Posted:
      10/29/2025

  • Location:
      Woodard Junior High School

  • Date Available:
      Until Filled

    •   Position Status: Tier 3
    Non-Benefited
    5.5  Daily Hours
     
    Salary Range A
    $14.70

    Working Calendar
    180 Days
     
    Required
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    Proof of MMR Immunization & Hepatitis B Clearance
    Three (3) Professional References
    IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
     
    Purpose Statement
    The job of Paraprofessional - ESS Mild/Moderate is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

    This job reports to Principal & Assigned Teacher
     
    Essential Functions
    • Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
    • Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
    • Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
    • Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, crisis prevention/ intervention, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
    • Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
    • Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
    • Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
    • Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
    • Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
    • Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
    • Provides. under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, reading, writing, behavioral skills, verbal skills, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
    • Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
    • Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
    Other Functions
    • Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
    Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
    SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
    KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; Associate degree preferred and/or passing score on an ADE-approved assessment.
    ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
    Responsibility
    Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
    Working Environment
    The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
    Experience      Job related experience is desired.
    Education        Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
    Equivalency               
    Required Testing Certificates

     
    Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
    Continuing Education Requirements
    CPR Certificate Renewal
    First Aid Certificate Renewal
    Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
         		 Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
    Hepatitis B Clearance
    Tuberculosis Clearance
     
    FLSA Status                                                    Approval Date                                              Salary Range
    Non Exempt                                                                                                                                    A ($14.70)
     
     


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