# Paraprofessional (Sub) **Company**: Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona **Location**: Nogales, AZ **Work arrangement**: onsite **Job type**: part-time **Category**: Education **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8020258003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_62695bb5-3e1 ## Description The Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. Responsibilities: - Assist students in working with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed. - Work with students and teachers on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work. - Work with small groups of students and assist with small group instruction. - Participate in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment. - Follow all safety plans, rules, and guidelines of the school. - Work with students one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, and character education. - Assist the teacher in lesson assessments. - Assist students with projects and assignments. - Act as a good role model for all students. - Maintain a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment. - Complete all necessary training, Safe Schools training, or other assigned training. - Work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, and parents. - Complete necessary paperwork. - Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support. - Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or instructional support plans. - Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned. - Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems. - Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students. - Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested by the teacher or administrator. - Support students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges. - Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet the needs of individual students. - Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information. - Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school. Requirements: - Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required. - Maturity and patience required. - Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process. - Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed. - Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality. - Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. - Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance. - Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s). - Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s). - Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student. Benefits: - Life benefits – time & peace of mind - Paid time off - Retirement contributions - Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance - Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) - Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations - Health benefits – stay well & thrive - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary short-term disability insurance - Voluntary long-term disability insurance - Career benefits – keep growing - Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals ## Skills ### Required - Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card - maturity - patience - ability to support students academically and emotionally --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accelschools/jobs/8020258003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)