SPED Parapro in Phoenix, Arizona at THE PAIDEIA ACADEMIES INC

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by working collaboratively with parents and fellow educators in providing intensive academic intervention for students identified at risk of academic failure; using relevant data in monitoring, assisting with, and correcting, academic efforts; and providing a safe environment conducive to learning.

Duties:

• Works under the supervision of the SPED Director
• Works collaboratively with fellow SPED educators to analyze academic screening data to identify goals for students in need of lll level intervention.
• Provides lessons for students under the supervision of SPED teachers.
• Delivers lll level intervention to targeted students with fidelity to the established intervention curriculum
• Maintains order in the Resource room by adhering to The Paideia Academy school-wide and classroom discipline guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Provides student support services by monitoring before, during, and after school activities, hallways, playgrounds, and lunchroom.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty training meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances school's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credits or Praxis certificate, Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card,

Strong Classroom Management, Verbal and Written Communication, Computer Skills, Resolving Conflict, Presentation Skills, Self-Motivated, Motivating Others, Listening, Collaborative Teaching, Dealing with Uncertainty with Positive Outlook, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Organization Skills