Paraprofessional – Special Education Adult

Paraprofessional – Special Education Adult Support - #7467

• Date Posted:
  1/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
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Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team!
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* 8 Outstanding Schools
* Competitive Salaries
* Incentives
* Paid Holidays & Leave
* Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
* Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

When applying for a Paraprofessional position, please be advised that the applicant's preferred position/site will be given preference; however, following a successful team interview and reference check, the District may extend the applicant a job offer(s) at different school site(s) or different paraprofessional position(s), based on district needs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• An Associate's Degree or 60 college credits or State/Local Para Pro Assessment test required
• Previous experience working with youth preferred
• Knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to participate in the District's Medicaid program

• Knowledge of accepted behavior management techniques and practices working with persons with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports, to monitor students, work with and secure the cooperation of students.
• Knowledge of all basic first aid methods, including CPR.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the aid of children with special needs.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

Under the supervision of the classroom teacher and building Administrator, provide direct support to students with disabilities to assist with a wide range of IEP-related services so they may reach their highest potential within the academic setting.

• Assist student in classroom activities to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Accompany and assist student throughout the school day as necessitated by the IEP and monitor behaviors for behavior plans.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with student on specific needs.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assist teacher in modifying student assignments as needed.
• May assist and train student in activities of daily living as needed, including diapering/toileting, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Be knowledgeable of the basic course content for student; and, the educational goals and objectives for each assigned student.
• May perform medical tasks as assigned under the direction or instruction of licensed medical providers (nurses) including, but not limited to catheterizations, care of trachea tubes, gastric tube feeding, etc.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary for student learning and safety. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a…