26​/27 Paraprofessional B - Grade Level Support

26/27 Paraprofessional B - Grade Level Support Job Details

Job : 5842577

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Title: Paraprofessional B

Type: Classified

Reports to: Site or Program Administrator

Purpose: To assist and support students with educational needs and/or implementation of their Individualized Education Program under the direction and supervision of a General Education or Special Education Teachers.

• Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required).
• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or obtain the certification within 30 day of employment (in-person hands on training/certificate, required).
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred)
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience working with children with severe needs.
• Professional development history which shows knowledge concerning students with severe needs.
• Experience with working with students in various levels of instruction.
• Experience working in a reading intervention classroom is a plus
• Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Paraprofessionals may be required to provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
• All Paraprofessionals may have duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in transportation of District students as required.
• Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition and other required special needs.
• Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.
• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.
• Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.
• Perform assignments and duties as required to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.
• Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.
• Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.
• Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.
• Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.
• Consults frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.
• Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.
• Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
• Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
• Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
• Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District’s needs.
• Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
• Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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