2024-2025 SY Classified: Paraprofessional I -ELL

TITLE: Paraprofessional– ELL FTE: 0.875

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt HOURS PER DAY: 7

WORK CALENDAR: 195 days

COMPENSATION: Classified Non Exempt Compensation Guide (Starting at $17.00/hour)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively

2. Be willing to carry out a teacher’s objectives for the lessons taught

3. Support the teacher’s classroom expectations/discipline rules

4. Assist with the Written Individual Compensatory Plan (WICP) development process

5. Coordinate meetings between teachers and parents

6. Offer individual or small group instructional support for English language learners

7. Assists with the administration of the English proficiency assessment

8. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

9. Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

10. Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

11. Maintain punctual and regular attendance

12. Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education / Certificate

1. Associate of Arts degree or completion of paraprofessional certification required

2. Must have and maintain a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience

1. Prior experience working with high school students desired

Communication Skills

1. Must possess a positive attitude towards students, teachers, staff and parents

2. Must be bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English

Computer Skills

1. Must possess basic computer and clerical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to regularly push, pull or lift weights up to 15 pounds

2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

3. Regular talking and listening is required

4. Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GBA – EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.