Special Education Assistant CCK​/CCA - Paraprofessional

Job Details

• District: Washington Elementary School District 6, Mountain View – Phoenix, Arizona
• Job : 5755171
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary: $16.50 to $19.80 per hour
• Position Type: Full‑time

Under direct supervision, the incumbent provides assistance to teachers in a diverse classroom environment by supplying materials and handouts to special education students, working with special needs students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials, and preparing classrooms for various activities.

In addition, the incumbent monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

• Works with special education students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments such as academic, social, emotional, functional, language, and behavior skills and activities of daily living. Demonstrates skills and techniques to aid student learning. Monitors behavior and enforces school and classroom standards.
• Assists special needs students with feeding, toileting/diapering, physical activities, instructions, and behavior management to remediate severe academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Assists with adaptive equipment.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring behavior and taking appropriate action, including issuing warnings or formal notices. Prepares incident documents and disciplinary actions for unusual incidents.
• Monitors student safety on the playground and cafeteria before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess. Reports incidents or injuries to school administration. Accompanies students between classrooms, library, playground, cafeteria, and buses to ensure orderly behavior.
• Prepares classrooms for activities by setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials; cleans up afterward by picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
• Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns, including academic improvements, truancy, and behavioral problems. Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Copies and prepares educational materials.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.
• Completion of 60 college credit hours;
  Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or successful completion of an Arizona State approved paraprofessional test.
• Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.
• Completion of 60 college credit hours;
  Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or successful completion of an Arizona State approved paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost and must be passed prior to hiring.
• Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identified Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

• Demonstrating child development theories.
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts.
• Using typical classroom activities.
• Working with children.
• Understanding special needs of students.
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment.
• Reviewing completed work assignments.
• Preparing the classroom for various activities.
• Reading and following lesson plans.
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, and students.

The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to…