9 Month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.8750 FTE

Tempe Union High School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a Paraprofessional Special Education to assist teachers and staff in providing focused educational support to students within a high school setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Student Services team to implement instructional activities and behavior support strategies.

The position runs for 9 months at 35 hours per week, with required CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention training provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with students in a high school instructional setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paraprofessional Highly Qualified options: passing score on an approved paraprofessional test, 60 college credit hours on official transcripts, or an Associate's degree or higher on official transcripts.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (district training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators and other team members in providing educational assistance to students.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing paraprofessional test

60 college credit hours

Associate's degree or higher

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

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.