Paraeducator Special Education - Moderate​/Severe Disabilities; ADPTS

Para educator Special Education
- Moderate/Severe Disabilities (ADPTS)

Chandler USD 80 CHANDLER LEARNING CENTER
- Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - COMMUNICATION/SOCIAL DISABILITIES (ADPTS)

CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Hours per day: 6.5

Job Goal: Provide instruction under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with social needs similar to those identified with autism spectrum disorder.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check

• Provide individualized support: Assist individual students or small groups near the teacher to reinforce concepts and skills. This includes supporting academic and social-emotional development by helping students manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and develop self-awareness.
• Offer personal care assistance: Help students with severe medical conditions or physical limitations with personal care needs like toileting, feeding, and dressing, as well as administering emergency rescue medication or tube feeding, to ensure they can fully participate in the school environment.
• Implement behavior plans: Follow and assist in carrying out behavioral plans developed by a team to help students modify behaviors that interfere with their academic and social success.
• Adhere to student guidelines: Support students with their physical, emotional, and academic needs, strictly following the guidelines outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes administering immediate basic first aid or emergency rescue medication when needed.
• Supervise students: Help supervise students during various activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, lunch, recess, and field trips.
• Maintain a positive learning environment: Assist in keeping the classroom quiet and orderly, operate and care for instructional equipment, and help with assessments and data collection under the teacher's guidance.
• Ensure student safety and well-being: Be responsible for students' safety and well-being while they are in your care. Immediately report any concerns about substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations.
• Professional responsibilities: Report any issues or special information about a student to the teacher. Participate in required meetings and training to improve your skills. Maintain the confidentiality of student and staff information, and perform all duties safely and prudently as assigned by your supervisor. Be flexible and ready to take on other duties related to the job function.

• 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.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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