Paraeducator - Special Ed

Para educator I - Special Ed

Higley Unified School District, Power Ranch Elementary – Gilbert, Arizona.

Job : 5839164

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Instruct, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
  • Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
  • Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student.
  • Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parent and school personnel for the purpose of assisting students in modifying behaviors that are in conflict with a positive academic and social environment.
  • Work with special needs students across all instructional settings, including the special-education classrooms, general-education classrooms, recess and lunch.
  • If circumstances require, restrain a student to prevent injury using CPI strategies; training provided.
  • Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care/activities of daily living that may include feeding, toileting, diapering, positioning/transferring, and safety monitoring; all with appropriate training.
  • Assist students with various physical, emotional and educational needs, adhering to IEP guidelines with appropriate documentation for activities of daily living for Medicaid reimbursement in Public Schools.
  • Participate in meetings and in-service training as required for sharing information and improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom.
  • Safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of student information even after employment ends.
  • Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors, including related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.
• Current CPR and First Aid cards required (no online classes).
• Capable of working with children one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to work with a variety of students with disabilities including emotional, autistic, mildly mentally disabled and non-verbal students.
• Ability to relate positively to students and teachers, building trustful relationships.
• Skills and ability to perform job functions including instruction, computer use, basic academic matters, problem solving, and managing work assignments.
• Ability to pass background and reference checks as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to perform the following duties:

• Frequent communication with students and staff, exchanging accurate information.
• Frequent interaction with students by bending, grounding, and sitting on the floor as required.
• Moving on foot and remaining upright while supervising students.
• Raising or lowering an object ranging from 25-50 lbs.
• Exerting force to move an object.
• Ascending and descending small ladders with agility.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time position - 10 months, Monday-Friday, 32.5 hours per week.

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Appropriate salary placement on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by Site Administrator and according to District Policy.

TOTAL PAID HOLIDAYS: 14.

HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; the Defined Benefit Plan provides lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.46 to $20.54. Please see our Salary Schedule (enter website here).