Elementary Special Education Paraeducator — Full-Time Support

Apache Junction Unified School District; Gold Canyon (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year at Peralta Trails Elementary School. This full-time, nonexempt position supports elementary students under supervision of a classroom teacher or building principal.

Salary starts at $17.50 per hour plus DOE, with offers based on experience and internal equity. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, maintaining student records, and collaborating with teachers to support

Qualifications

• Completion of two years or more at an accredited college or university, or completion of 60 college credits, or an Associate's Degree or higher, or a passing score on a state approved Para Pro Test.

Responsibilities

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, graphs, stars program.
• Presents subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, and supervised role play.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist teacher with updating and maintaining student records.

Skills

Classroom support

Instructional aide

Education

Two years college or higher

Job description

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year at Peralta Trails Elementary School. This full-time, nonexempt position supports elementary students under supervision of a classroom teacher or building principal.

Salary starts at $17.50 per hour plus DOE, with offers based on experience and internal equity. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, maintaining student records, and collaborating with teachers to support