Special Ed Paraprofessional

Tucson, AZ

Full Time

Education

Mid Level

Sonoran Science Academy Tucson Elementary, a STEM public charter school, provides a rigorous, college prep, STEM-focused education through a challenging comprehensive curriculum and continuous assessment. We are committed to nurturing a school community where students are inspired and staff are encouraged to grow professionally and collaborate. We have an opening for an Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting students with special needs inside and outside their general education classrooms as dictated by their Individualized Education Plans.
Assisting individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers, including helping students get started and meeting organizational needs.
Providing instructional support for small groups or individuals while the teacher works with other students.
Providing interventions and tutoring as directed by the supervising teacher.
Assisting the ESS teacher and administrators in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
Assisting the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
Carrying out instructional programs designed by the teacher.

Qualifications:

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain).
High School diploma or GED.
One of the following:
- An associate’s degree or higher;
- 60 or more credit hours at an accredited institution (100 level coursework and above);
- Or a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, ACT WorkKeys, or Master Teacher’s ParaEducator Learning Network).

Salary and Benefits:

Pay: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions.
Life insurance and short and long-term disability plans.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 13%, eligible starting Day 1 (pre-tax and Roth options).
Health savings account.

Location & Shift Times:

Sonoran Science Academy Tucson Elementary, Tucson, AZ.
Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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