Paraprofessional- Student Services

Paraprofessional
- Exceptional Student Services

Maricopa Unified School District #20 – Maricopa High School, Maricopa, Arizona

Job : 5795553

Final date to receive applications: June 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: June 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: July 23, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Position

Description:

Paraprofessional ESS

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: Approved Classified Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)

Reports To: Principal

General Statement of Responsibilities: To assist with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction, playground supervision, and assistance with testing and assessment of students' progress. Position longevity is determined by individual classroom needs.

• Works with individual students in classroom or developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Works with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during lunch, playground, or before and after school.
• Translates material and information for parents, students, and staff.
• Administers tests and assessments, grades papers, and maintains records under teacher supervision.
• Maintains files and computer records.
• Assists supervising instructor with duties related to area of instruction.
• May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience and knowledge of student needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels.
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes and techniques.
• Willingness to become familiar with Maricopa Unified School District policies, regulations and rules as well as federal and state laws.
• Ability to assess students' educational needs.
• Provide tutoring in various educational subjects and areas.
• Operate office equipment and MS Office.
• Skill in communicating verbally and written, through translation and interpretation.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• PRAXIS or Work Keys test accepted, or Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits.
• Current First Aid and CPR (required or within 30 days of hire).
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Able to perform the following physical requirements: general vision corrected to 20/20, hearing and listening in normal range (corrected), speech. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.

May involve personal assistance with toileting, hygiene, feeding, lifting as well as other possible needs. Hours will be in relation to the school site hours. Continuing positions for subsequent school years may be rearranged as needed.

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Employees designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies include Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Director of Exceptional Student Services.