Level II PreK Instructional Paraprofessional; Position - Student Services

Position: Level II PreK Instructional Paraprofessional (1 Position) - Exceptional Student Services
Position Type:

Exceptional Student Support Services/Para Professional

Date Posted:

1/22/2026

Location:

Early Childhood Learning Center

Date Available:

02/02/2026

Closing Date:

When Filled

 Additional Information:
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Job Title:

Paraprofessional Level 2

Department:
Exceptional Student Services:
This includes paraprofessionals working in our ESS Specialty Programs, SUCCESS Program, Transition Programs, Partners Preschool Program, and programs on the MVA Campus

Reports To:

Site Administrator/ESS Director

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Prepared By:
Human Resources

Board Approval:

Summary

The role of the Paraprofessional Level 2 is to provide assistance in the supervision and instruction of students with mild, moderate, or severe special needs under the guidance of a certificated teacher. This includes observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, and assisting students with their physical, behavioral, and adaptive requirements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below include the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Education and/or Experience

* High School Diploma or GED required.

* An Associate's degree or higher OR completed two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) from an accredited institution of higher education OR obtained a passing score on one of the Arizona Department of Education paraprofessional approved assessments required.

* General computer skills.

* Ability to read and follow directions.

* Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

* 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, 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.

* Be a positive role model for students.

* Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Paraprofessional Level 2 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Collaborative Support

* Work collaboratively with the special education teacher, administration, general education teachers, parents, therapists, and students to implement the goals and accommodations/modifications specified in each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).

* Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the teacher's direction to enable all special education students to participate in classroom activities and address IEP goals.

* Collect data on students' IEP goals in collaboration with the special education and/or general education teacher, using various data collection techniques to monitor student growth and progress.

* Assist in creating visuals and aids as directed by the teacher/therapists to support student communication and learning.

Daily Living and Adaptive Support

* Assist students with daily living skills, including eating/feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, positioning, mobility, and the use of assistive devices, as directed. These needs may be due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations, with the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment.

Therapeutic Assistance

* Provide support to appropriate therapist(s) during therapy sessions and provide carry-over of therapy routines and/or strategies as instructed.

* Implement behavioral plans developed by the IEP team for students to assist in meeting the student's needs and providing a consistent environment.

* Assist in the operation/care for and use of alternative/augmentative communication or other assistive technology with students as directed.

Safety and Supervision

* Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, lunch periods, and field trips to help maintain a safe environment.

* Participate as a provider in the recording, reporting, and gathering of data, including data input into a computer program as directed by your supervisor. This may include the Medicaid in the Public Schools Program (MIPS) or Teaching Strategies Gold (preschool).

Record Keeping and Clerical Functions

* Perform record-keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g., correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) to support the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.

* Maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification if indicated for your position and be willing to participate in providing a therapeutic hold for safety as needed.

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