Paraeducator IV​/V - SPED

Starting Date: Immediately

The Para educator IV/V works within a special education classroom under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support or one-on-one assistance to a student. Para educator IV/V positions exist within schools throughout the district.

• Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
• Instruct individual students or small groups to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher, working in close proximity to the teacher.
• Assist students with various physical, emotional, and educational needs, adhering to guidelines of the 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, and 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.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.
• Provide one‑on‑one assistance to a student.
• May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding.
• May work with students with severe behavior problems.

• 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.

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

9‑month, 32-hour per week part‑time position. Eligible for medical benefits. Work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours.

• 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).

Experience working with students or children.

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

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.

Hualapai Elementary – Kingman, Arizona