Paraeducator

Para educator I

Kingman Unified School District #20, Manzanita Elementary - Kingman, Arizona

Job : 5715785

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Para educator I – Employees in this classification work within the designated preschool or kindergarten classroom(s), performing instructional and clerical support functions under the supervision of the classroom teacher(s). Para educator I positions exist within the District’s elementary schools.

• Responding to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Instructing, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Assisting students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P
• Assisting with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Distributing and collecting workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Copying, collating and filing worksheets and requested documents
• Developing and creating bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays
• Operating and caring for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assisting 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
• Alerting the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Maintaining the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• Maintaining knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Performing related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

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.

• 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

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a school environment.

• 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

At‑Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours.

These are 9‑month, 30‑hour per week positions. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The employee will work 7.5 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)

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.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour