High School Special Education Paraeducator

Dysart Unified School District; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District in El Mirage, AZ seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher and contribute to individualized education plans. The role involves assisting in specialized programs and general education curriculum, preparing materials, and maintaining confidentiality.

This part-time position (0.875 FTE) requires First Aid/CPR certification and an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card, plus participation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree or 60 college credit hours or successful completion of Dysart approved exam.
• First Aid/CPR certification required (in person).
• AZ Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning activities/work assignments for specialized programs, preschool, and/or individual students.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out activities/work assignments for students for specialized programs, preschool, and/or individual students.
• Implements district program with fidelity for specialized programs.
• Implements services for individual students as outlined in the IEP and directed by supervising staff.
• Follows a lesson plan, chart or guide created by the teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality per FERPA.
• Maintains records concerning students they support.
• Assists with preparation of instructional materials.
• Attends district professional development classes.
• Participates in Medicaid reimbursement program and logs training.

Skills

Interpreting laws

Customer service

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

AA degree or 60 credits or exam

Job description

Dysart Unified School District in El Mirage, AZ seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher and contribute to individualized education plans. The role involves assisting in specialized programs and general education curriculum, preparing materials, and maintaining confidentiality.

This part-time position (0.875 FTE) requires First Aid/CPR certification and an AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card, plus participation