Paraeducator - Preschool Combined Resource Para

Para educator
- Preschool 2.5 hrs/day Combined with 3 hrs/day Resource Para

Chandler USD 80 CONLEY ELEMENTARY
- Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5936535

Final date to receive applications: Sep 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: PARA EDUCATOR - PRESCHOOL

CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 107 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

To provide preschool-aged students (ages 3 to
5) with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. This is achieved by implementing high-quality practices and instructional support in a special education and/or general education environment, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Title 1 schools only - ONE of the following:
• Associate's Degree
  -or-
• 60 semester hours from an accredited university,
  -or-
• Passing scoreon an AZ state-approved competency exam(parapro exam is administered by district at no cost to employee)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (provided by district)
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
  • Satisfactory criminal background check
  • Valid DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Ability to meet physical demands as described below

Core

Job Functions:

Student Supervision & Support:

• Supervise students during all program activities.
• Reinforce material by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction. Assist in with academic, physical, and emotional needs as directed by the classroom teacher and following Individualized Education Program (IEP) guidelines where applicable.

Personal Care & Medical Assistance :

• Monitor and respond to students’ health and safety throughout the day.
• Provide support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, etc.).
• 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 through modeling and/or implementation of behavior plans and strategies.

Safety & Reporting :

• Be alert to and report any potential issues, including substance use, child abuse, or other dangerous situations, based on daily observations.
• Immediately alert the teacher or administrator to any student problems or dangerous situations.

Documentation & Training:

• Assist with progress monitoring, assessments, and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher.
• Participate in required meetings and training to improve your knowledge and skills.

Confidentiality :

• Maintain strict confidentiality of protected student and staff information.

General Operations:

• Maintain an orderly classroom environment. Properly operate and care for instructional equipment. Perform all duties safely and prudently, following DHS regulations, district policies, and supervisor directives. Remain flexible and perform other duties as assigned.

Core Values:

• Excellence
  :
  We value excellence in all parts of this organization as our most important product.
• Equity
  :
  Providing all students and staff the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration
  :
  An effective decision-making and morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity
  :
  Honesty, integrity, and reliability are non-negotiable foundations.
• Efficiency
  :
  Being a good steward of public trust and community resources.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team…