Paraprofessional - Substitute

Position Details

Position Type: Substitute Teacher

Date Posted: 6/22/2026

Location: District Wide

Date Available: 07/27/2026

Closing Date: 03/23/2027

Job Grade: 105

Hourly Rate: $15.61 and up depending on experience

Position Length: 9 Month

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.

The job of Paraprofessional is to assist in the instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certified teacher in a regular education and/or special education classroom.

• 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, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior needs. Under direction of a certified teacher or therapist, provides instructional materials as needed by individual students.
• Monitors special education students (e.g., Lunch, playground, classroom, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in recording, reporting and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program to meet DSC requirements.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., daily journal, etc.) to support the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials.

Mental Requirements

• Learning Development
  - Level B: sufficient to read/write technical information, perform basic arithmetic, understand procedures, or operate equipment with training. Equivalent to completing high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving
  - Level 1: routine work situations, requiring attention and concentration, limited discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Skill
  - Level A: basic physical skill for normal mobility and handling everyday objects.
• Physical Effort
  - Level 1: minimal physical exertion; most time sitting, occasional walking, lifting lightweight items.

Social Requirements

• Human Relations Skill
  - Level A: ordinary conversational skills, courtesy, routine assistance, maintain harmony.
• Scope of Contacts
  - Level 1: contacts with peers and immediate supervisor; occasional outside contacts.

Work Environment

• Performance Environment
  - Level A: infrequent changes, work pressure, disturbances.
• Physical Working Conditions
  - Level 1: generally good conditions, little exposure to extremes or hazards.

Accountability

• Level of Accountability
  - Level B: independent work output under supervision.
• Organizational Impact
  - Level 1: results impact immediate work section, minimal beyond.

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing responsibility is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. All Paraprofessionals at a Title I campus must have an associate degree or 60 college credits or evidence of passing the Para Pro Assessment Test.

Certifications and Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. As requested by the supervisor, maintain current CPI certification.

• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hourly
  - Grade 105
• Work Calendar: Support 9 Month

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 its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations.

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. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as 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, the U.S. Department of…