Position Type: Support Staff (Classroom)/Paraprofessional - Resource Date Posted: 7/24/2024 Location: Highland Park Elementary Date Available: IMMEDIATE OPENING Closing Date: 10/04/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB DESCRIPTION BOTTOM RIGHT OF SCREEN Position Length: 9 Month Job Grade: 105 Hourly Rate: $15.37 and up depending on experience Hours Per Day: 4.5 Application Procedure: Apply online Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please Click Here. "Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a schoolwide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs." Paraprofessional - Resource JOB DESCRIPTION Gilbert Unified School District Purpose Statement: The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assistant in the instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certified teacher in a regular education and/or special education classroom. Essential Functions * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. * Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. Math, reading, writing, language, etc.) For the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential. * Confers with teachers, parents, health professionals, and/or community agency personnel as appropriate for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' behavioral objectives. * Establishes positive individual relationships with referred students for the purpose of building the students confidence and self-esteem though recognition, rewards and regular training of age appropriate behavior. * Implements special strategies for the purpose of improving students' academic success through reinforcing materials or skills based on understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. * Monitors individual or small groups of students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment. * Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data for the MIPS program for the purpose of meeting MIPS requirements. * Participates in team meetings, program workshops, seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information about the program and/or program related activities. * Promotes general record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. daily journal, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials. * Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students' outcomes and encouraging students' development. Other Functions * Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. daily journal, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing pertinent software applications; and utilizing problem solving techniques. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, 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 required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: instructional/tutorial procedures and practices; intervention techniques for emergency situations; age appropriate activities; stages of child development; safety practices and procedures ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact 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; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity . Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment. Experience Job related experience is desired. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Required Testing None Specified Continuing Educ. / Training * Crisis Prevention Training * CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years * Staff Development coursework determined by the Special Education Department to be completed within specified time frame. Certificates & Licenses CPR/ First Aid Certificate Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA Status Non Exempt Approval Date July 1, 2020 Salary Grade Grade 105 - 9 Month Nondiscrimination Statement Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Declaracion de Non Discriminacion El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo. Attachment(s): * Paraprofessional - Resource.pdf