Paraprofessional EDS (Goodyear)

Paraprofessional| Full-Time | School-Based | Goodyear, AZ

Why Join Us

• Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity.
• Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
• Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bath rooming, fine motor skills)
• Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications
• Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed
• Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct
• Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
• Provides clerical and administrative support as needed, including record keeping, scheduling, copying, operating office equipment, and assisting staff, students, and parents while supporting daily site and classroom operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree or college coursework preferred)
• AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance Card
• Previous experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting, is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and/or fumes
• Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting up to 50 points.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations

* PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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