A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Paraprofessional - Reading, 2026-2027 Benson Unified School District Benson Primary School - Benson, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Benson Unified School District Job Details Job ID:
5839870
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Location:
Benson Primary School Reports To:
Benson Primary School Principal Start Date:
Immediately Closing Date:
Open until filled
TERMS & BENEFITS
37.5 hours/week; mandatory sick leave; preschool/child care discounts
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have high school diploma or equivalent AND minimum of 3-6 months experience in childcare, education or working with children in related activities. If applicant does not have an Associates degree, then applicant must be able to pass a Highly Qualified paraprofessional test.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Observes and monitors control of students' behavior in the classroom and other areas. Supervises large and small groups of students. Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well-being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility. Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child. Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities. Perform other duties as assigned
CLEARANCES
Criminal Background Clearance Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504
Compliance Officer:
Jomel Jansson, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; jjansson@bensonusd.org; (520) 720-6731.
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$15.15 to $16.15
Per Hour Job Categories:
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