9 month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.875 FTE

Tempe Union High School District 213; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District 213 is seeking a 9-month Paraprofessional in Special Education at 0.875 FTE. This role supports students and collaborates with teachers and staff, working 35 hours per week and reporting to the Student Services Coordinator.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience with high school students in an instructional setting. Certification in CPR/First Aid/CPI may be required per district guidelines; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred experience working directly with students in a high school setting.
• One of: paraprofessional test passing score, 60 college credits, or an Associate's degree or higher.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification as per district requirements.

Skills

High school instructional experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing score on paraprofessional test

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification (district provided)

Job description

9 month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.875 FTE JobID: 5874

• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• Date Available:
  09/16/2026

Department: School Campus
Reports to: Student Services Coordinator
Term: 9 Months
Full-Time: 35 hours per week

Position Summary:
The Paraprofessional position assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational assistance to students.

Training and Experience:

• Experience working directly with students in a high school instructional setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following Items required for Paraprofessional Highly Qualified:
• A passing score on an approved paraprofessional test
• 60 college credit hours on official transcripts
• Associate's degree or higher on official transcripts

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Valid CPR, First Aide, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (if applicable). This training is provided by the District

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, [phone]. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 9:42:45 AM CST.

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