Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe (Preschool)

Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe (Preschool) JobID: 6566 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Desert Mesa Elementary Date Available: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe (Preschool) Position Status: Tier 2 Non-Benefited 7 daily hours Salary Range B $16.50 Working Calendar 180 Days Required High School Diploma or equivalent Fingerprint Clearance Card MMR & Hepatitis B Clearance CPR/First Aid Certificate Renewal Three (3) Professional References Purpose Statement The job of Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to Principal & Assigned TeacherEssential Functions Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene. Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, crisis prevention/ intervention, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. interpreting, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities. Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Provides. under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, reading, writing, behavioral skills, verbal skills, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school. Remains with student at all…