Paraeducator II - SPED

Para educator II - SPEDKingman Unified School District #20 Manzanita Elementary - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job : 5868881

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Summary/Objective

SPED Para educator II – The Para educator II works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support. Para educator II positions exist within schools throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• 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 students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P
• Assist with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Copy, collate and file worksheets and requested documents
• Develop and create bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays
• Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after school activities, school gate duty
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment.

Physical Demands

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.

• Regularly required to see, talk and hear
• Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Thisis a 9-month, 32-hour per week position. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The employee will work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (Para Pro)

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with students or children.

Required Certifications/Licenses

May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

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