Limited Appointment Instructional Support Paraeducator at Kiva Elementary School

Limited Appointment Instructional Support Para educator at Kiva Elementary School [119824]

Scottsdale USD 48 Kiva Elementary School - Paradise Valley, Arizona

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Job : 5571692

Final date to receive applications: Mar 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 23, 2026

PAY GRADE: J

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Under direction of a certified teacher, instructs students and adapts curriculum to meet needs of students.

Duties include:

administering tests and assessments; monitors students’ IEP progress; and documents behavior, progress, and results of student activities.

• Assist teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities. Assist in modifying classroom and homework for students requiring modifications. May assist in planning and implementing field trips for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Provide one-on-one and/or group tutoring assistance to students in a variety of curricular areas as needed.
• Monitor children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Escort students to areas on campus.
• Assist with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepare classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and/or preparing homework folders.
• Assist with grading papers.
• Attend various in-service training sessions and other related meetings.
• Participate in testing students in a variety of areas, including academic and social progress. Enter and update student information in applicable computer programs.
• Participate in maintaining classroom bulletin boards and displays; maintain materials and supplies; contact parents; and make copies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one year of educational or clerical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test;
• Special Needs:
  Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

• Basic first aid;
• Basic mathematical skills;
• Customer service principles;
• Computer operations;
• Classroom operations and activities.

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
• Using office equipment;
• Dealing patiently with children;
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children;
• Performing routine mathematical calculations;
• Providing customer service;
• Utilizing a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Preparing simple memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence;
• Reading and interpreting routine information from schedules, memos, and/or other written documentation;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: 6.75 hours/day

Salary: $19.78 to $20.58 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Matt Gromek , Principal
• Kiva Elementary School
• Email: mgromek