1:1 Special Ed Paraeducator, Mild-Moderate

PERRY HIGH SCHOOL; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Health and life insurance

Wellness

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in a 1:1 setting. This full-time position is based at Perry High School and requires collaboration with a certified teacher to implement IEP goals.

The role includes assisting with instructional support, personal care, behavior management, data collection, and communications with families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent + Associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Meet the physical demands as described below

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction to students. You will assist with academic, physical, and emotional needs, following each student's IEP guidelines.
• Personal Care & Medical Assistance: Safely lift and transfer students to help with daily activities. Provide support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, and tube feeding) to ensure students can function in a school environment. You will also administer basic first aid and emergency rescue medications to ill, medically fragile, or injured students.
• Social-Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. You will implement behavioral plans and strategies to foster a productive and positive learning environment.
• Behavioral & Safety Management: Implement behavioral plans to help students modify behaviors that conflict with a positive learning environment. You are responsible for students' well-being and safety, supervising them during school activities and reporting any potential concerns like substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations.
• Collaboration & Administrative Duties: Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher. Participate in required meetings and training to improve your knowledge and skills. You will also translate for students, parents, and staff when required.
• General Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. You will operate and care for instructional equipment and perform all duties safely and prudently, following district policies and supervisor directives

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Office equipment

Background check

Physical demands

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + Associate's degree or 60 sem hrs

AZ state-approved competency exam

Job description

Chandler Unified School District in Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a Paraeducator to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in a 1:1 setting. This full-time position is based at Perry High School and requires collaboration with a certified teacher to implement IEP goals.

The role includes assisting with instructional support, personal care, behavior management, data collection, and communications with families.