Paraeducator Special Education - Preschool

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

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PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - PRESCHOOL CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 107 (SUPPORT HOURLY) Job Goal

This role is essential for creating a safe and effective learning environment where students with learning disabilities and other diverse needs can thrive academically and socially. You will provide critical instructional and clerical support to the special education teacher, helping students build essential skills as required by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state‑approved competency exam
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to exert 10-30 lbs of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups. You will also assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the teacher.
• Social‑Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. You will implement behavioral plans and strategies to foster a productive and positive learning environment.
• Supervision & Safety: Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch. You are responsible for students' well‑being and safety. You will also report any potential concerns, such as substance use or dangerous situations, based on your daily observations.
• Classroom Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. You will assist with creating bulletin boards and other classroom displays and properly care for all school equipment.
• Communication & Confidentiality: Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information. You will also translate, both orally and in writing, for students, parents, and staff when needed. You must maintain the confidentiality of all student and staff information.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

• Respond 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
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students and staff
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the job
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross‑section of people in a professional and non‑judgmental manner

• 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.