Paraprofessional Technician

Paraprofessional Technician

Location: Boulder Creek Elementary
Date Posted: 6/10/2026
Date Available: 7/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026
Position Length: 9 Month
Job Grade: 107
Hourly Rate: $16.56 and up depending on experience
Hours Per Day: 7 hours
Application Procedure: Apply online

The job of Paraprofessional Technician is to assist in the supervision and instruction of mildly to moderately disabled special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher; observe and document student progress; implement instructional plans; and provide for special health care needs.

• Assists special education students one on one with classroom and daily living skills (e.g., toileting, diapering) to create a positive plan of action and address behavior issues.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for all special education students’ participation.
• Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for student needs and direction.
• Supports instructional activities assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups to meet learning goals described by an IEP or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior needs.
• Provides instructional materials as needed under the direction of a certified teacher or therapist.
• Monitors special education students in lunch, playground, classroom, field trips, etc., to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in recording, reporting, and gathering data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program.
• Performs record keeping of daily data on instruction and/or behavior and clerical functions.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.

• Assists other personnel as required to support the completion of their work activities.

• Mental Requirements: Learning Development
  - Level B;
  Problem Solving
  - Level 1.
• Physical Requirements: Physical Skill
  - Level A;
  Physical Effort
  - Level 2.
• Social Requirements: Human Relations Skill
  - Level A;
  Scope of Contacts
  - Level 1.
• Work Environment: Performance Environment
  - Level A;
  Physical Working Conditions
  - Level 3.
• Accountability: Level of Accountability
  - Level B;
  Organizational Impact
  - Level 1.
• Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate.

• Job-related experience is desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Paraprofessionals at a Title I campus must have: an Associate degree; or AA Degree; or 60 college credits; or evidence of passing the Para Pro Assessment Test.

• FLSA Status:
  Non Exempt
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hourly
  - Grade 107
• Work Calendar: 9 Month support

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, or in hiring or employment practices. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. This notice is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.