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

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 is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, 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, Resource              

Salary Schedule/Base Hourly Rate (Subject to Change): Support Staff Schedule/$15.57. Additional credit for related years of service and education. 

Work Calendar: 10 months

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Eligible the first of the month following the date of hire

Reports to: Principal, Teacher, or Program Specialist

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

About the Role

The paraprofessional will support the classroom teachers to ensure that the curriculum and school programs are implemented in a way to maximize student learning experiences.

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.

• Instruct students within assigned area.
• Provide direct instruction based on identified student needs in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Participate in the use of appropriate assessment tools and methods to accommodate the unique abilities and needs of students.
• Promote and maintain confidentiality regarding records and documentation.
• Work as a team member to implement strategies, activities and techniques for promoting quality student performance in both academic and social behavior based on students' prior knowledge and experience.
• Assess learning outcomes in collaboration with the classroom teacher, using various methods to monitor the effectiveness of teaching strategies.
• Maintain CPR and first aid certifications.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Adapt curriculum as a member of a collaborative team to meet the needs of the students.
• Assist with the following record keeping: daily student logs regarding skills addressed, lesson plans and notes, parent communication logs.
• Assist educational staff with other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a 2-year college degree (AA from an accredited institution), 60 credits toward a 4-year degree or successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment.
• 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 accommodations 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 and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, push or pull. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to move about the campus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception 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 employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied. 

If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education towards 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 diploma's
• Please attach a copy of your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, if you already have it
• Please attach other required documents specific for this position

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of 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 their 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 Boys Scouts y otro 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 pol�zas 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 and 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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