Paraeducator Special Education - Resource

Job Summary

Chandler Unified School District names Paraeducator Special Education - Learning Disability (Inclusion/Resource) as the Best School District in AZ 2026.

About the Role

Paraeducators support students with varying high-incidence disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher. They reinforce material and skills, assist with social-emotional development, supervise students, and maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups.
• Aid students with their social and emotional needs, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Support behavioral plans and strategies to ensure a productive and positive learning environment.
• Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch.
• Report any potential concerns based on daily observations.
• Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.
• Communicate and share sensitive information with teachers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Title 1 schools require an Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam).
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to exert 10-30 lbs. of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment.
• Visual and auditory abilities adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner.

Skills

• Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit.
• Performance Pay: Up to $600 available annually.
• New Hire Experience Credit: 1% per year, up to a maximum of 5%.
• New Hire Education Credit: Considered for a 1% increase if an associate's degree or higher in a relevant field is held, combined with experience not exceeding 5% in addition to the starting hourly rate.

Pay

$17.32 per hour, with starting hourly rate determined based on experience in a full-time, paid job with similar duties held in the past 10 years. Performance pay of up to $600 annually is available.

Schedule

Full-time (6.5 hours per day), 1902 FT/184 work days, 11 paid holidays.