Special Education Paraprofessional

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Assists IEP Team in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements academic instruction designed by a teacher for individuals or small groups.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, student files, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.).
• Monitors special education students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicates with and works with surrounding school districts to retrieve and provide Special Education documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to connect with students to motivate them in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Solid understanding of IEP and 504 plans.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or the equivalent required, and
• Two years of college [60 units], or
• A.A. Degree [or higher] or
• ETS Parapro Assessment passing score.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Pay range: $17.00-$19.50 (hourly)
• Hours: Part-time but flexible

Benefits and Perks

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401k plan.
• PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.
• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.

• To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.az.pathways in education.org.
• Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Here is what our students have to look forward to: http://az.pathwaysineducation.org/orientation-video/