Paraeducator - Special Ed SY

Job Description

Position:
Para educator I – Special Education, 2026‑27 school year. School District:
Higley Unified School District.

Location:

Cortina Elementary – Queen Creek, Arizona.

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission, and Goals.
• Instruct students in close proximity to the teacher, reinforcing material or skills introduced by the teacher.
  • Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
  • Notify teacher of any problem or special information about a student.
  • Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team of parents and school personnel to modify behaviors conflicting with a positive academic and social environment.
  • Work with special‑needs students in all instructional settings, including special‑education classrooms, general‑education classrooms, recess, and lunch.
  • When necessary, restrain a student to prevent injury to self or others using CPI strategies; training provided.
  • Assist students with personal care/activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, diapering, positioning, transfer, and safety monitoring, with appropriate training.
  • Assist students in meeting physical, emotional, and educational needs while adhering to I.E.P. guidelines and documenting activities for Medicaid reimbursement.
  • Participate in meetings and service training as required.
  • Safeguard and maintain confidentiality of student information even after employment ends.
  • Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors.

• High school diploma.
• Current CPR and First Aid cards required (no online classes).
• Capable of working with children one‑on‑one and in groups.
• Ability to work with students with various disabilities, including emotional, autistic, mildly mentally disabled, and non‑verbal.
• Positive relationship building with students and teachers.
• Skills and ability to perform job functions: instruction, computer use, basic academic matters, problem solving, and managing work assignments.
• Pass background and reference checks as stipulated by district standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Frequent communication with students and staff, including accurate information exchange.
• Frequent interaction with students involving bending forward and downward, bending knees, sitting on floor, and returning to upright position.
• Move about on foot and remain standing while supervising students.
• Raise or lower objects ranging from 25–50 lbs.
• Exert force to move an object away from or towards the force.
• Ascend and descend small ladders with agility.

Noise level is usually moderate.

• Term of employment:
  Full‑time, 10 months, Monday‑Friday, 32.5 hours per week.
• Salary classification:
  Classified hourly salary schedule.
• Evaluation:
  Performance evaluated by Site Administrator and according to district policy.
• Total paid holidays: 14.
• Retirement:
  Participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; defined benefit plan provides lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.
• Position type:
  Full time.
• Salary range: $17.46 to $20.54 per hour (see salary schedule).

• Job .
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled.
• Posted:
  Jun 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC).
• Starting date:
  To be determined.