CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUCTION TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR K-12)CALENDAR: PARAEDUCATOR FULLTIME https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/domain/7658/work%20calendars/1905.pdf PARAEDUCATOR PART TIME https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/domain/7658/work%20calendars/1805.pdf SALARY: GRADE http://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/domain/7658/salary%20schedules/Support%20Staff%20Salary%20Schedule.pdf 109 Notification of NondiscriminationNotificacion de Non Discriminacion Job Goal:Provide instructional and clerical support under the supervision of the classroom teacher Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentAA degree or, 60 semester hours from accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency examAbility to operate standard office equipment including computer and related softwareSatisfactory criminal background checkVision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner Core Job Functions:Instruct, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacherTranslate, when required, (both oral and written) for parents, students, staff and othersDistribute and collect workbooks, papers and other materials for instructionCopy, collate and file worksheets and requested documentsDevelop and create bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displaysAssist with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacherOperate and care for equipment used for instructional purposesAssist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field tripsAlert the teacher to any problem or special information about a studentMaintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employedBe flexible and perform other duties relating to general job function as assigned by supervisorAccept responsibility for student well being and safety while they are in employee's careBe alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observationAssist in the maintenance of a quiet and orderly classroom environmentOperate and caring for school district's equipment properlyFollow district policies as outlinedPerform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed by supervisors Core Values/Professional Qualities:Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient mannerFunction effectively as a team memberBe responsible, reliable and punctualBe flexible and adaptable to changePositively accept directionEstablish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parentsDirect constructive criticism toward improving the districtExercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skillsAdhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and jobShare sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basisBe a positive role model for studentsWork with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner Physical Requirements - Working with Students Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable for the job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises. Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 30 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force to move objects frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects constantly.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.