Part-Time Behavior Paraprofessional: After School Care Program

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.00 to $18.50 / hour DOE

Part-Time Behavior Paraprofessional : After School Care Program

Under the supervision and direction of the Vocational Coach and Extracurricular Activities Coordinator; the Part-Time Behavior Paraprofessional provides assistance to classroom staff, performing a variety of tasks relating to the behavioral and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting.

Duties :

• Assists in the implementation of afterschool programs, including self-help and behavior management as well as overall instruction.
• Work as part of a team to support students in the afterschool program.
• Execute activities as directed by the Vocational Coach and Extracurricular Activities Coordinator. These may include supporting independent work, special projects, or supporting a small group.
• Assist with planning and preparing materials.
• Assist students in participating in routines, transitions, and self-care tasks as necessary.
• Follow tier-one behavioral supports and behavior plans as directed.
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Work with students may include lifting, feeding, and other services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Directors.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Special education, behaviors experience, or after-school care : 1 year (preferred).
• Enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Required :

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits :

• One location at a professional school setting.
• Set hours (up to 16) : Monday - Thursday; Wednesdays mandatory
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday : 2 : 45 PM to 6 : 15 PM
• Wednesday : 11 : 30 AM to 5 : 30 PM
• Paid Time Off
• Great internal professional development and advancement opportunities!

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class require : stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work :

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions :

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.