9 month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.8750 FTE

Tempe Union High School District 213; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 228,780 - 290,160; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District 213 is seeking a Paraprofessional Special Education for a 9-month, 0.8750 FTE role. The paraprofessional will assist teachers and staff in providing educational support to students in a high school setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility under Paraprofessional Highly Qualified criteria (test, 60 college credits, or an Associate's degree or higher). CPR/First Aid certification training is provided by the District.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with students in a high school instructional setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Paraprofessional Highly Qualified: choose one—passing score on approved paraprofessional test, 60 college credits, or an Associate's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing paraprofessional test

60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

9 month Paraprofessional Special Education 0.8750 FTE JobID: 5835

Date Posted: 7/8/2026
Date Available: 07/17/2026

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

Application Instructions

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

We are 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.