26/27 Paraprofessional B - Grade Level Support

Young World Physical Education

Buckeye (AZ)

On-site

USD 30,858,240 - 34,715,520

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Paraprofessional B to support grade level students and implement IEP goals under teacher supervision. Duties include classroom support, supervision in lunch/play areas, and assisting with curriculum tasks for diverse learners.

The role requires a high school diploma, fingerprint clearance, first aid/cpr, and experience with students who have diverse needs; Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
First Aid/CPR Certification and AED required within 30 days of employment.
Experience with school-age children and those with severe needs.
Fluent Spanish preferred; MS Word/Excel and student data systems experience.

Responsibilities

Assist and support students with educational needs under teacher direction.
Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL or special education settings as needed.
Maintain safety and order at all duty stations and supervision areas.
Prepare instructional materials and classroom for student use.
Support English language acquisition and language development.
Participate in safety drills, field trips, and extracurricular activities.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

First Aid/CPR Certification

Spanish language ability (preferred)

Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (preferred)

Experience with school-age children

Experience with students with severe needs

Microsoft Word and Excel; student data systems

Reading intervention classroom experience (a plus)

Job description

26/27 Paraprofessional B - Grade Level Support

Job Details

Job ID: 5842577

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional B

Type: Classified

Reports to: Site or Program Administrator

Purpose: To assist and support students with educational needs and/or implementation of their Individualized Education Program under the direction and supervision of a General Education or Special Education Teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (required).
High School diploma or equivalent (required).
First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or obtain the certification within 30 day of employment (in-person hands on training/certificate, required).
Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred)
Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (preferred).
Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
Experience working with school-age children.
Experience working with children with severe needs.
Professional development history which shows knowledge concerning students with severe needs.
Experience with working with students in various levels of instruction.
Experience working in a reading intervention classroom is a plus
Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and student data systems.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Paraprofessionals may be required to provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side or other special education settings.
All Paraprofessionals may have duties in playground supervision, lunchroom and lunch area supervision, lavatory supervision, bus area supervision, and in transportation of District students as required.
Assist instructional supervisor in group and individual student assistance with curriculum work, special projects, language acquisition and other required special needs.
Assist in maintaining control and order in the classroom and in duty areas.
Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the classroom for student use.
Assist in the closure of the classroom during periods when school is not in session.
Perform assignments and duties as required to meet the personal care and non-medical health-related needs of students with special needs.
Assist instructional supervisor with control and instruction on field trips and in other extra-curricular activities.
Assist instructional supervisor in helping students in acquiring fluency in English.
Provide activities which offer students additional opportunities to improve language, academic, and/or social skills.
Monitor student activities at the duty stations and keep the students safe and well cared for.
Consults frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems, and progress of the student.
Submit reports to supervisors as needed regarding incidents requiring disciplinary action at any duty station or in the classroom.
Move about as needed to observe activity and to maintain safety, order and control at all duty stations.
Maintains adequate and legible records concerning his/her students work with teacher direction.
Assist in all safety programs, drills and evacuation proceedings as required.
Report to your instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel all student medical and safety issues which you observe.
Attend classes, in-services and seminars as needed to improve knowledge and skills and to keep current with the latest in services equipment, material and functions as it pertains to the District’s needs.
Practice good public relations techniques with students, staff, administration and parents, demonstrating a cordial and friendly manner.
Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program which includes maintaining monthly logs on eligible students; attending scheduled training.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those which 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and to interact with the public and other staff.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must have the ability to do the following:

Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
Ability to interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to moderately high during the school day. There may be periods of recurring stress in the performance of this job.

EVALUATION

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

FY: 2026-2027

Non-Exempt, 10 month position, 186 days

29 hours/wk.

Base Salary: $15.49/hr + $0.25 per year of equivalent experience

Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.49 Per Hour

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