Paraeducator II - Online Education Support

Summary/Objective

The sucessful incumbent will be a part of a team providing instructional support to students enrolled in KUSD''s Online Learning Academy (KOLA). The incumbent will have in-person responsibilities at the Kingman High School Campus that include assisting students in the computer lab and providing tutoring.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Support and work with students to provide educational assistance necessary to help the student grasp concepts from the classes he/she are enrolled in through online instructional delivery.
• Serve as the classroom administrator in the computer lab for online learning.
• Report to supervisor daily to review program function.
• Maintain communication with Teachers of Record and families regarding any concerns with student behavior or progress.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and students, as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations and rules.
• Perform related duties, as assigned, in a safe and prudent manner.

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Ability to teach others how to do something.
• Ability to actively listen to what people are saying and react or provide support accordingly.
• Ability to talk with parents and others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in using Excel, other Microsoft Office Suite software programs, and educational platforms relevant to the position.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The incumbent in this position will primarily work at Kingman High School.

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.

• Regularly required to see, talk and hear
• Regularly required to sit, type and focus on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Regularly required to be mobile
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

At Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work, or a minimum number of days or hours.

This is typically a 9-month, 36-hour per week position. Employee will work Monday through Thursday during core business hours.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro)

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with students or children.

Required Certifications/Licenses

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.