Paraeducator Special Education - Emotional​/Behavioral Disabilities; EDGE

Job Details

Starting Date: Jul 15, 2026

Location: Chandler USD 80 Perry High School – Gilbert, Arizona

Job Title: PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES (EDGE)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.01 per hour

Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay: Up to $600 available annually

Calendar: 1802 PT or 1902 FT (9 month)

Provide instruction under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with social needs similar to those identified with autism spectrum disorder.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state‑approved competency exam
• CPR/First Aid certification provided
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• The physical demands are described below

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material by providing one‑on‑one or small‑group instruction to students. Assist with academic, physical, and emotional needs, following each student's IEP guidelines.
• Personal Care & Medical Assistance: Provide support with activities of daily living like toileting, feeding, and dressing. Administer basic first aid and emergency rescue medications to students as needed.
• Facilitate communication: Serve as a translator for oral and written communication between parents, students, and staff when necessary.
• Social‑Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations.
• Behavioral & Safety Management: Implement behavioral plans to help students modify behaviors and maintain a positive classroom environment. Supervise students during school activities and report any potential concerns to the teacher.
• Collaboration & Administrative Duties: Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher. Participate in meetings and training to enhance knowledge and skills. Translate for students, parents, and staff when required.
• General Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. Operate and care for instructional equipment and perform duties safely and prudently, following district policies and supervisor directives.

• Excellence: In all we do. We value excellence in all parts of the organization.
• Equity: Fairness in all things. We intend for all students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration: An effective decision‑making model and morale‑enhancing model.
• Integrity: Non‑negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundation of the organization.
• Efficiency: The essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually produce the best by using resources carefully.

• Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• 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.
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Work with a large cross‑section of people in a professional and non‑judgmental manner.

• Mobility and Movement:
  Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• Sensory and Communication:
  Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
• Physical Exertion:
  • Occasionally:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Constantly:
    Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment:
  Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, blood borne pathogens, and loud noises.
• General:
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.