Paraeducator Special Education - Resource (full-time

Para educator Special Education
- Resource (full-time)

Chandler USD 80 ANDERSEN JR HIGH
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Job : 5879128

Final date to receive applications: Aug 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Minimum entry: $17.32/hour

Calendar: Full time: 1902 FT/184 work days, 11 paid holidays

• PTO
• holidays
• matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• health
• 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 – LEARNING DISABILITY (INCLUSION/RESOURCE)

CALENDAR: 1902FT or 1802PT (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). A para educator will provide support to students with varying high-incidence disabilities (i.e. specific learning disabilities, speech-language disabilities, other health impairments, etc.)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• TITLE 1 Schools Only:
  Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam(parapro exam is administered by district at no cost to employee)
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• 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.
• Social-Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. You will support 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.
• Communication & Confidentiality: Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

• 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,…