Paraeducator Special Education - Classroom Support

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT HOURLY

JOB TITLE:

PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - CLASSROOM SUPPORT CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 106 (SUPPORT HOURLY) 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); and provide support to students with a variety of needs- identified under IDEA - in a specialized classroom.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 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
• Meet the physical demands described below

• Student Support & Instruction: Provide one-on-one or small-group instruction to reinforce material introduced by the teacher. Assist students with a wide range of physical, emotional, and academic needs as outlined in their IEPs.
• Medical & Personal Care: Assist students with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing) and administer emergency rescue medication or basic first aid when necessary.
• Behavioral Support: Implement behavioral plans developed by the student’s support team to help students modify behaviors that may conflict with a positive learning environment.
• Supervision & Safety: Supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunch, and playtime. Maintain a constant awareness of student well-being and safety, reporting any potential dangers or concerns to the teacher immediately.
• Administrative & Collaborative Duties: Assist with data collection and assessments, as directed by the certified teacher. Participate in meetings and training to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Confidentiality & Communication: Maintain strict confidentiality of all student and staff information. Serve as a translator, both orally and in writing, for parents, students, and staff as needed.
• General Operations: Assist in maintaining a quiet and orderly classroom. Properly operate and care for instructional equipment and follow all district policies and safety protocols.

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

• Mobility and Movement:
  Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• 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, blood borne pathogens, and loud noises.
• General:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

Updated 9/2/25