Paraprofessional Specialist - Behavioral - Title

Position: Paraprofessional Specialist - Behavioral - Title I
Position Type:

Support Staff (Classroom)/Paraprofessional Specialist - HQ Title I

Date Posted:

6/3/2026

Location:

Sonoma Ranch Elementary

Date Available:

07/27/2026

Closing Date:

07/27/2026

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Position Length: 9 Month

Job Grade: 109

Hourly Rate: $17.63 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day: 7

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card:
Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please follow these steps:
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"Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a school wide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs."

Paraprofessional Specialist - Behavioral - Title I

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist - Behavioral- HQ Title I is to assist in the emotional, social, and behavioral support of our students. This will include but not be limited to the students' classroom. The Paraprofessional will be trained in CPI verbal de escalation and other social emotional support.

Essential Functions

* Support classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher to maximize student learning.

* Support the classroom teacher, student, and parent in maximizing student learning. Liaison between all parties involved.

* Provide emotional and behavioral support to students in the moment of escalation.

Other Functions

* Supports students as may be required for the completion of their academic, behavioral, and social activities.

* Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

* Consults with administration, certified staff and support staff regarding specific student needs.

* Assists with lunchtime recess supervision.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development
- Level B Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to the completion of a high school curriculum.

Problem Solving - Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill
- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 3 Frequent exposure to moderately hazardous conditions resulting in significant threat to health and safety. undesirable assignments.

Accountability

Level of Accountability
-Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific workgroup.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience:

Job-related experience is desired.

Education:

Title I Highly Qualified Instructional Paraprofessional Requirement:
Associate Degree; or AA Degree; or 60 college credits; or Evidence of passing the Para Pro Assessment Test

Certifications/Clearances:
Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. CPR/ First Aid Certificate.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Pay

Schedule:

Hourly - Grade 109

Work Calendar:
Support 9 Month

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to…