Paraprofessional, Special Education Preschool

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

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.

Position: Paraprofessional, Special Education Preschool

Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Support Staff Schedule/$16.08. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months
Hours: Full-time, 24 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: None
Reports to: Principal & Preschool 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 Special Education Paraprofessional works under the supervision of the EYC Teacher to offer individual, small, and large groups. 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
• Follows weekly lesson plans that support classroom objectives
• Communicates effectively with school and District employees
• Establishes and maintains informative and supportive relationships with parents
• Maintains discipline, safety, and control of the 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
• Organizes and maintains equipment and activity materials
• Conducts daily set-up and take-down of program furniture, equipment, and activity materials
• Assists students with Emergency Evacuation situations, including drills
• Attends all staff meetings and training as requested

What You Need

• High School Diploma, GED
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• 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
• 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

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your employment history, related experience, and education for the position you applied for.

If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education toward your salary. Related experience and education not submitted at the time of a job offer will not be considered in the future for this position.

Please ensure your application is fully completed and each work history record includes the information below. Please note: If you were employed by the same employer and had different job positions or different full-time or part-time status, each change should be included as a new position.

• Employer's name and address
• Job Title
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Start and end dates (month and year)
• Full-time or part-time status (Full-time status is 30 or more hours per week and part-time status is less than 30 hours per week.) Substitute positions receive part-time credit.

Additional Information:

• Please attach a copy of your transcripts or diplomas
• Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
• Please attach other required documents specific to this position

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540, and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religi�n, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientaci�n sexual para la admisi�n y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de j�venes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus pr�cticas de empleo y contrataci�n. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las p�lizas de no discriminaci�n: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de T�tulo IX, Director Atl�tico, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-882-3540 y Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Secci�n 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 o 480-987-5300.

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