What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027 position at Benson Unified School District?
Location: Benson Digital Learning Center (BDLC)
Reports To: BDLC Principal
TERMS & BENEFITS: 10 month position, 40 hours/week; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 10 sick days and 2 personal days; preschool/child care discounts; mandatory participation in Arizona State Retirement System.
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. Must possess strong reading, writing and math skills. If applicant does not have an Associates degree, then applicant must be able to pass a Highly Qualified paraprofessional test.
SUMMARY: Assists in maintaining a well-organized, smooth functioning classroom and school environment, while guiding students through a successful school experience by providing encouragement and supportive intervention.
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.
- Assists with implementation of student individual education plan (IEP) or a student 504 accommodation plan.
- Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
- Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
- Must be able to work with a diverse population, including those with various individual needs.
- Criminal Background Clearance
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: Micah Mortensen, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; mmortensen@bensonusd.org ; (520) 720-6731.