Paraprofessional Specialist​/MD SCILLS; Secondary

Overview

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Openings as of 6/1/2026

Paraprofessional Specialist
- Life/MD SCILLS (Secondary)

• Date Posted: 3/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Gilbert High
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 07/27/2026

Job Grade: 112

Hourly Rate: $19.46 and up depending on experience

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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The purpose of a Paraprofessional Specialist LIFE/MD Secondary is to assist with the supervision, care, and instruction, including adapting assignments and materials, of secondary students with complex special needs under the direction of a certified teacher in secondary classroom settings. Additionally, staff in this position assist with the provision of services for special health care, including feeding, suctioning, g-tube feedings, diapering, toileting, personal hygiene care, positioning, lifting, transfers, and/or behavioral needs.

• Assists adolescent/young adult special education students requiring daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, personal hygiene care, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, lifting, positioning, transfers, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care of medically fragile and/or physically handicapped students and/or developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.
• Supports the implementation of a positive plan of action to address specific student issues and helps them to process behaviors.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Confers with teachers on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in the documentation of special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Follows direction and guidance of appropriate therapist(s) for the purpose of providing carry-over of therapy routines and/or strategies.
• Supports instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Develops, adapts and/or maintains instructional materials and assistive technology materials to facilitate student communication and learning.
• Monitors special education students throughout the school day for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting, and gathering of data for the MIPS program for the purpose of meeting MIPS requirements.
• Performs necessary record keeping as assigned by classroom teacher, for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing necessary records/materials relative to IEP needs and services. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns in a safe and timely manner.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 completion of a high school curriculum.

Problem Solving – Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and…