Paraprofessional (Sub)
Required skills
- bend
- stoop
- reach
- sit
- restrain a student
Nice to have
- maturity
- patience
- academic support
- emotional support
- accuracy
- thoroughness
Role summary
The Instructional Paraprofessional (Sub) provides educational and emotional support to students under the general supervision of the Principal. This part-time, onsite role in Nogales, Arizona, involves assisting teachers with instructional activities, working with individual students or small groups, integrating technology, and supporting behavioral and academic goals. Key responsibilities include data collection, maintaining confidentiality, supervising students, and collaborating with staff and parents. The position requires patience, adaptability, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including student restraint if necessary. A valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card is mandatory.
About the Team
Under general supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Arizona and Federal educational requirements.
This is part-time in office position (25-30 hours/week) working out of our Nogales, Arizona location.
About the Opportunity:
About You:
Work Environment:
While performing these duties of this job, the employee is in a classroom setting or school environment.
Physical Demands:
This position may be physically demanding at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; able to reach, bend, sit and stoop. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if/when needed.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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