American Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for Special Education Paraprofessionals for grades 7-12 at our Anthem JH/HS in Florence, AZ. Candidates must possess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance card and CPR/First Aid Certification.
Qualifications:
- Completed at least 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education OR obtained an associate’s degree or higher OR a passing score on the AZ Dept. of Education Paraprofessional assessment
- Experience and/or coursework in teaching reading or math is preferred, but not required
Duties include:
- Modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities
- Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher
- Providing one-on-one assistance to students with disabilities
- Guiding independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher
- Assisting students with self-care tasks (as necessary)
Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing ALA team:
- Leadership and team collaboration skills
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational skills and self-management to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
- Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals.
- Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
- Self-motivation
- Dependability
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an online application and the following supporting documentation:
- Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
- CPR/ First Aid Certification card
- Copy of Paraprofessional Certificate, Paraprofessional test results or other applicable documents
- Current resume
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person