High School Paraprofessional

Point Quest, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid sick leave, holidays, andVacation

Supportive school-based environment

Meaningful impact on students’ growth

Job summary

Point Quest Group is hiring full-time High School Paraprofessionals in Gilbert, AZ to support students with special education needs in self-contained classrooms. You will work with teachers to reinforce academic, social, emotional, and daily living skills in a structured setting.

Schedule: 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–2:20 PM. You will contribute to data collection, implement ABA-based strategies, and collaborate with the school team to foster independence and growth for students with

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/First Aid certification and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Preferred CPI training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support academic instruction and behavioral goals as part of a classroom team.
• Implement directed lessons and activities including independent work and small-group instruction.
• Follow individualized behavioral supports and behavior intervention plans.
• Assist students with classroom routines, transitions, and activities of daily living as needed.
• Collect and document academic and behavioral data as directed by the teacher.
• Apply ABA and PBIS strategies to support student learning and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to support student success.

Skills

Classroom support

ABA-based strategies

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

PBIS data tools

Job description

Job Title: High School Paraprofessional

Pay Range: Based on experience

Job Description:

Paraprofessional| Full-Time | Gilbert, AZ | In-Person

About the Role

We’re hiring full-time High School Paraprofessionals to support students in self-contained special education classrooms in Gilbert, AZ . You’ll work alongside the classroom teacher and school team to help students build academic, social, emotional, and daily living skills in a structured, supportive environment. It’s meaningful, hands‑on work where you’ll see your impact on students’ growth and independence every day.

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hrs/week | Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Classroom Openings

SPICE I: Support students who are developing foundational skills in language, socialization, cognition, self-help, and motor skills. Instruction happens one-on-one and in small groups using ABA-based strategies such as Discrete Trial Teaching and Pivotal Response Teaching. The classroom is highly structured with consistent routines, visual supports, and reinforcement systems.

SPICE II: Support students who are at or near grade level and use conversational language but need help applying their skills across people, settings, and activities. You’ll support social skills, language, emotional regulation, and academics, both in the classroom and in general education settings, with a focus on building independence and reducing adult support.

ESAP (Emotional, Social, Academic Program): Support students in a structured, positive, and therapeutic setting focused on behavioral, social, and academic growth. You’ll work with teachers, counselors, and psychologists to use positive behavior strategies, build students’ self-esteem and pro-social skills, and help them move into general education classrooms as they progress.

Why Join Us

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
• Supportive and collaborative school-based environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with unique needs
• Work alongside experienced special education professionals as part of a dedicated classroom team

What You’ll Do

• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction, behavioral needs, and individualized student goals
• Implement lessons and activities as directed by the teacher or classroom lead, including independent work, small-group instruction, special projects, and discrete trials
• Follow individualized behavioral supports and behavior intervention plans
• Assist students with classroom routines, transitions, and activities of daily living as needed
• Collect and document academic and behavioral data as directed by the classroom teacher
• Implement behavior strategies aligned with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Provide individualized support to help students participate successfully in classroom activities and instruction
• Collaborate with teachers, learning coaches, therapists, and other members of the educational team to support student success

What We’re Looking For

Must Have

• CPR/First Aid card and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card that has been shared with ADE (Arizona Dept of Education)

Preferred

• CPI training

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs - and deserves - to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.