ESS Paraeducator SY

ESS Para educator I SY26/27

Casa Grande Union High School District 82 Casa Grande Union High School - Casa Grande, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5517706

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Para educator I

F LSA Status: Hourly

Reports to: Site Principal or designee

Classification: 9 Month

Supervises: N/A

Term: 189 days

Compensation Range: $17.60-DOE

Site: Casa Grande Union High School

POSITION SUMMARY : As a part of Casa Grande Union High School District to provide access and excellence, Casa Grande Union High School District shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, Casa Grande Union High School District is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Paraeducatior I is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students to increase student retention, academic success , and support post-secondary goals. Also, will support new student and freshman orientation programs aimed at motivating and engaging new students. Assisting students with goal setting and providing continuous communication and follow-up to maximize goal attainment.

• Experience working in a high school setting
• High School Diploma or GED and
• Valid ArizonaIVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required
• 60 College Credits or Passing Grade on Para Pro Test
• Experience working with a diversified student population
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Ability to work independently
• Have experience in peer leadership and parental involvement.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administrations, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve issues

• Support student orientation process and transition processes.
• Teach groups to support blended learning strategies with support from content teacher.
• Assists students with setting goals and identifying, planning for, and overcoming potential obstacles and defining steps in education and career planning
• Build rapport and trust with students to support successful goal completion
• Monitor student progress toward goals.
• Monitor LMS progress in class progress in SIS.
• Conduct follow up with program participants.
• Offer advice as needed.
• Support instructors and program efforts to infuse instruction with persistence and success strategies.
• Aid students and instructors to solve problems related to progress towards academic goals, persistence, and attendance.
• Develop and present lessons and or workshops.
• Monitor student assessment scores and attendance.
• Teach students how to advocate for themselves.
• Maintain advising log or case management files to track contact hours, issues, and outcomes of advising sessions and student portfolios with appropriate documentation.
• Communicate with parents.
• Communicate with students via call, text, or meeting to set goals and develop work plans to ensure success in courses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or Department Instructional Leader:
  Member of MTSS , Department Meetings, Professional development and Staff meetings

(These essential functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;…