Paraeducator Special Education - Braided Preschool

* names chandler unified school district as best school district in az 2026

Employment type:

Part-time

Minimum entry:

$17.86/hour

Calendar:

Part-time - 1802pt

Hours per day: 6.5

Benefits:

Pto, holidays, matched retirement through the arizona state retirement system, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance pay:

Up to $600 available annually

New hire experience credit:

Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New hire education credit:

Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

Chandler unified school district

Classification: support staff

Job title:

para educator special education braided preschool

Calendar: 1802pt or 1902ft (9 month)

Salary: grade 107 (support hourly)

Job goal

Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment; provide support to preschool-aged students, ages 3 to 5, in a safe and nurturing environment, and using developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Minimum qualifications:

* high school diploma or equivalent plus an associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an az state-approved competency exam (provided by district)

* cpr/first aid (certification provided)

* ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software

* satisfactory criminal background check

* the physical demands as described below

Core job functions:

* student support & instruction: reinforce material by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction to students. You will assist with academic, physical, and emotional needs, following each student's iep guidelines.

* personal care & medical assistance: safely lift and transfer students to help with daily activities. Provide support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, and tube feeding) to ensure students can function in a school environment. You will also administer basic first aid and emergency rescue medications to ill, medically fragile, or injured students.

* 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.

* behavioral & safety management: implement behavioral plans to help students modify behaviors that conflict with a positive learning environment. You are responsible for students' well-being and safety, supervising them during school activities and reporting any potential concerns like substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations.

* collaboration & administrative duties: assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher. Participate in required meetings and training to improve your knowledge and skills. You will also translate for students, parents, and staff when required.

* general operations: help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. You will operate and care for instructional equipment and perform all duties safely and prudently, following district policies and supervisor directives.

Core values:

* 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.

Professional qualities:

* 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…