Paraprofessional, Kinder Prep
J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.
Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Support Staff Schedule /$15.22. Additional credit for related years of service and education. Work Calendar: 10 months Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefits: Eligible the first of the month following the date of hire Reports to: Principal, Kinder Prep Teacher
Why Work for Us
You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders You have school breaks and the summer off work We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits Arizona State Retirement System benefits
About the Role
The Kinder Prep Assistant works under the supervision of the Coordinator of Community Education and the Kinder Prep Teacher to offer individual, small, and large group activities for the licensed Kinder Prep program at District elementary schools. The program offers an affordable, safe, nurturing environment with a comprehensive approach to meet the social/emotional and academic needs of students. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Implements a variety of educational activities for Kinder Prep students enrolled in the program.
- Follows weekly lesson plans that support Kinder Prep classroom objectives.
- Communicates effectively with school and District employees.
- Establishes and maintains informative and supportive relationships with parents.
- Maintains discipline, safety, and control of site.
- Develops rapport and facilitates effective communication with students.
- Assists with maintaining files and attendance records.
- Ensures compliance with all Arizona Department of Health Services and Department of Economic Services regulations.
- Encourages a high level of student participation in daily activities.
- Maintains the facility by keeping it clean, organized, and secure, including the reporting of problems.
- Organizes and maintains equipment and activity materials; arranges for repairs/replacement.
- Conducts daily set-up and take-down of program furniture, equipment, and activity materials.
- Assists students with Emergency Evacuation situations, including drills.
- Attend all staff meetings and training as requested.
What You Need
High School Diploma, GED Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment or equivalent, 2-year college degree (AA from an accredited institution), or 60 credits toward a 4-year degree, Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety Minimum age: 18 Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire Must have a negative tuberculosis test within the past 12 months or be able to obtain a negative tuberculosis test within three days of hire At least 6 months' experience working in an organized recreation, childcare, or school program Completed coursework in child development, recreation, education, or a related field is highly desirable Must have a positive personality and strong management skills Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, students, and the public. Good organizational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational documents.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to handle playground equipment and reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel. The employee is required to move around the campus, including playground areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat or cold and dusty and/or windy conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.