26/27 SY SPED Paraprofessional - Resource (K-8)

District Wide, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is hiring a 0.875 FTE SPED Paraprofessional – Resource for K-8 in Surprise, AZ. The paraprofessional will assist the Special Education Teacher with IEP implementation and support students across the continuum of services.

Responsibilities include following lesson plans, coordinating with staff, maintaining FERPA confidentiality, and helping with instructional materials and daily living activities. Requires high school diploma or GED and IVP fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree or 60 college credits or passing Dysart-approved exam.
• Must obtain and maintain IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education Teacher with implementing IEPs.
• Help students in general education curriculum on a continuum of services.
• Follow lesson plans and support daily living activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and school policies.
• Prepare instructional materials and participate in district professional development.
• Attend trainings including Medicaid reimbursement programs.

Skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree / 60 college credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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26/27 SY SPED Paraprofessional - Resource (K-8)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5695948
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Instructional Support

FTE

0.875

WORK CALENDAR

195

GRADE

F

APPROVED

REVISED

5/26/2021

SUMMARY:Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individual Education Plan for students with various types of disabilities and assist students with disabilities in general education curriculum on a continuum of services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in planning activities/work assignments for individual students.
• Assists the teacher in the carry out activities/work assignments for students across the continuum of services.
• Follows a lesson plan, chart or guide by a Special Education teacher.
• Consults frequently with staff about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems and progress of the students.
• Maintains all aspects and provision of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assists the teacher in the implementation and maintaining student classroom and behavior management.
• Maintains adequate and legible records concerning students whom they support.
• Assists the teacher with preparation of instructional materials.
• Attends district professional development.
• Participates in the Medicaid reimbursement program which includes maintaining logs on students and attending scheduled training.
• Assists students with activities of daily living, to include hygiene and toileting/diapering.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• AA degree OR 60 college credit hours OR successful completion of Dysart approved exam.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Obtain and maintain Adult and Child First Aid/CPR certification from an accredited agency (must be in person certification; online training is not acceptable).
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Writing general correspondence and speaking effectively with others.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards Providing customer service.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited
Salary: $15.78 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to District Wide, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]