Paraeducator Special Education - Inclusion/Resource 1:1 with student

Employment Type: Full-time, 6.5 hours per day

Calendar: Full time – 1902 hours / 184 work days, 11 paid holidays

Pay

Minimum entry rate: $17.32 per hour (Grade 106 – Support Hourly)

• New-hire experience credit: 1% per year for full-time, paid experience in like duties within the previous 10 years, up to a maximum 5% increase above starting rate
• New-hire education credit: 1% increase for an associate degree or higher in a related field (combined credits not to exceed 5%)
• Performance pay: up to $600 available annually

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Professional-growth credit

About the Role

Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special-education teacher in a special-education environment or as required by an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Support students with high-incidence disabilities (e.g., specific learning disabilities, speech-language disabilities, other health impairments).

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups; assist with assessments and data collection under teacher supervision.
• Social-Emotional Development: Assist students with social and emotional needs, implement behavioral plans, and foster a productive, positive learning environment.
• Supervision & Safety: Actively supervise students during all school activities (emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunch); report concerns such as substance use or dangerous situations.
• Classroom Operations: Help maintain a quiet, orderly classroom; create bulletin boards and displays; care for school equipment.
• Communication & Confidentiality: Alert the teacher to student problems; translate orally and in writing for students, parents, and staff; maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Perform other duties as assigned to support overall position objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • Associate’s degree, or
  • 60 college credits, or
  • Passing score on the Parapro exam (provided by the district at no cost)
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by the district)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Movement: Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit; repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• Sensory & Communication: Adequate vision and hearing (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
• Physical Exertion:
  • Occasionally: lift or move objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently: lift or move objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Constantly: lift or move objects up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

• Exposure to odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Core Values

• Excellence: Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the organization.
• Equity & Fairness: Ensuring all students, staff, and patrons have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed.
• Collaboration: Effective decision-making and morale-building through teamwork.
• Integrity: Non-negotiable honesty, reliability, and ethical behavior.
• Efficiency: Stewardship of public trust through careful use of resources.

Professional Qualities

• Respond to internal and external customers promptly, efficiently, and courteously.
• Function effectively as a team member; be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Be flexible, adaptable to change, and positively accept direction.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Exercise positive problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Adhere to site-appropriate dress code.
• Share sensitive information on a need-to-know basis only.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Work professionally and non-judgmentally with a diverse cross-section of people.