Paraeducator Special Education - Resource

Job Summary

Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026.

Employment Type

Part-time, 2 hours per day

Minimum Entry

$17.32/hour

Benefits

• PTO
• Holidays
• Wellness
• Professional growth credit
• Performance Pay (available annually)
• New Hire Experience Credit
• New Hire Education Credit (up to 5% additional)

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).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Core Job Functions

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups.
• Social-Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations.
• Supervision & Safety: Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch. Report any potential concerns, such as substance use or dangerous situations, based on daily observations.
• Classroom Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.
• Communication & Confidentiality: Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do
• Equity and fairness in all things
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit.
• 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.