Legacy Traditional Schools·Surprise, Arizona
Provide educational support to students through individual or small group reinforcement of learning materials. Assist teachers with data collection, classroom supervision, and the implementation of specialized instructional strategies.
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At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
Job location is Legacy Surprise campus POSITION OVERVIEW To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below.
Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
As assigned, supports students in the general education classroom and/or the pull-out room.
Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic and behavioral domains.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs.
Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state and District policies.
Administers individual and assists in evaluation of daily student assignments.
Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Education, Licensure, or Certification High School Diploma/GED required Paraprofessional Assessment completed successfully Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card BACKGROUND CHECKS The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
Local and in-state travel required.
Enjoy the benefits of being the best!
Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
Ignite your career and apply today!
Ignite your desire to be the best!
At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.
We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit.
Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.
Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.
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Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a successfully completed Paraprofessional Assessment. Candidates must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Arizona are typically in steady demand, especially in K-12 settings that need classroom support, student supervision, and help with instruction. Competition can be strong because employers often look for a high school diploma plus a paraprofessional exam or associate degree, experience with children, and the ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your documents and clearance status before applying.
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