FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education (CAPP), Maryvale ES, 4.5 hrs/10 mos, Ad Closes 7/15/26

Summary Description Of Classification

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Tasks include assisting students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. Work may involve attending to student personal care and medical needs, managing students with physical and/or verbal aggression, and participating in learning activities off-campus. The paraeducator facilitates mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, supporting students in specialized instructional settings throughout the school day. They also provide instructional and classroom management supports, and related clerical tasks.

Physical Demands

Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required. Outside duty may be required.

Special Requirements

Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed. Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.

Job Specific Information

• Wage Range: Between $27.67 and $41.87 per hour, based on years of service.

• For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Associate’s degree, required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies.

• One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred. If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc. required.

• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.

• Two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc.

• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Certificates And Licenses

No certificates or licenses required.