9 Month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.8750 FTE

Tempe Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a Paraprofessional Special Education to assist teachers and support students with disabilities within a high school setting. This 9-month, full-time role supports classroom instruction and helps implement individualized education plans under the supervision of the Student Services Coordinator.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and candidates who are Highly Qualified with 60 college credits or an associate degree will be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paraprofessional highly qualified options include college credits or degree.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Classroom assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

Passing paraprofessional test

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Paraprofessional Special Education

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

Application Instructions

Please complete the online Classified application found at "Work at TUHSD"

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.