Paraeducator Special Education - Kindergarten Classroom Support 6.5 Hours/Day

Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026 AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026 Employment Type Full-time Base Salary $17.32 Calendar 1902 FULL TIME (10.5 month) 184 total work days, 11 paid holidays, 195 total paid days Benefits PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit Performance Pay Available annually New Hire Experience 1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%. New Hire Education 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%. Chandler Unified School District Job Description CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF JOB TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - CLASSROOM SUPPORT CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 106 (SUPPORT HOURLY) HOURS PER DAY: 6.5 Job Goal 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); and provide support to students with a variety of needs- identified under IDEA - in a specialized classroom. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and an Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency examCPR/First Aid (certification provided)Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related softwareSatisfactory criminal background checkMeet the physical demands described below Core Job Functions: Student Support & Instruction: Provide one-on-one or small-group instruction to reinforce material introduced by the teacher. Assist students with a wide range of physical, emotional, and academic needs as outlined in their IEPs.Medical & Personal Care: Assist students with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing) and administer emergency rescue medication or basic first aid when necessary.Behavioral Support: Implement behavioral plans developed by the student's support team to help students modify behaviors that may conflict with a positive learning environment.Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunch, and playtime. Maintain a constant awareness of student well-being and safety, reporting any potential dangers or concerns to the teacher immediately.Administrative & Collaborative Duties: Assist with data collection and assessments, as directed by the certified teacher. Participate in meetings and training to enhance your knowledge and skills.Confidentiality & Communication: Maintain strict confidentiality of all student and staff information. Serve as a translator, both orally and in writing, for parents, students, and staff as needed.General Operations: Assist in maintaining a quiet and orderly classroom. Properly operate and care for instructional equipment and follow all district policies and safety protocols. Core Values: Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available Professional Qualities: Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient mannerFunction effectively as a team memberBe responsible, reliable, and punctualBe flexible and adaptable to changePositively accept directionMaintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parentsDirect constructive criticism toward improving the districtExercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skillsAdhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and jobShare sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basisBe a positive role model for studentsWork with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner Physical Requirements: Working with Students with Special Needs Mobility and Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.Sensory and Communication: Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.Physical Exertion:Occasionally: Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.Frequently: Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.Constantly: Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.Work Environment: Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.General: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department. Updated 9/2/25