Paraprofessional - Reading​/SPED

Paraprofessional – Reading/SPED 2026/2027 School Year

Payson Unified District, Payson High School – Payson, Arizona

Job : 5814905

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONAL – Reading/SPED (Reading and Language Development in a general education environment)

DEPARTMENT: School

• Federal Highly Qualified Title I related requirements (must meet one of the following):
• High School Diploma/GED and Associate’s Degree or higher,
  OR
• Sixty (60) college credits at the 100 level or above,
  OR
• Passing score on AZ Paraprofessional Exam.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.

The Paraprofessional, under the direction of a PUSD Teacher or Administrator, works with students in a supportive role in furthering students’ education, in a variety of settings.

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Assist with instruction in a classroom for/with students.
• Supervises students when assigned.
• Assist in school activities.
• Assist in school field trips.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Perform playground, cafeteria, and bus duty as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• Written and oral English.
• Instructional methods.
• Child behavior.
• Current CPR certification/First Aid Certification.

• Work with students in support of the efficient delivery of approved curriculum.
• Use English language correctly.
• Instruct children.
• Maintain discipline.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Teacher or Administrator

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Teacher or Principal in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel.

Varies

Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

2026/2027 Classified / Hourly Salary Schedule – Column C

Non Exempt

Full-Time

• Christine DeCarlo, Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone:
• Email: hr