Instructional Aide - Emotional Disabilities; Paraprofessional III

Applitrack; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Arizona State Retirement System

Generous PTO/Sick leave

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Prescott Unified School District is seeking a Para Pro for Lincoln Elementary School. The 10-month role runs 6.5 hours daily with compensation at $16.55–$17.43 per hour and includes a $2,000 stipend for a specialized learning program. A $500 hiring bonus is paid after three months of employment.

IVP fingerprint clearance is required for all employees. Eligible candidates must meet one of the specified educational criteria and pass the district requirements to be considered.

Qualifications

• ONE of the following requirements must be met for Para Pro eligibility.

Education

High School diploma or GED and an Associate's degree or higher

Two years of study (60+ credit hours) from an accredited institution

Passed AZ Department of Education Para Pro assessment

Job description

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Instructional Aide - Emotional Disabilities; Paraprofessional III JobID: 2997

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher/Classroom Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
  
• Location:
  Lincoln Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible
  
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands. The employee may be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to use the District approved physical restraint techniques when student restraint is required.

10 month position - 6.5hours/ day
$16.55-17.43/hour + benefits
$2,000.00 stipend for Specialized learning program
Includes $500.00 hiring bonus paid after working 3 months.
All P.U.S.D. employees must have an IVP fingerprint card.

Para Pro requirements:

In order to be eligible for a position as a Para Pro in P.U.S.D. prospective employee must meet ONE of the following:

• High School diploma or GED AND An Associate's degree or higher OR
• Completed two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) from an accredited institution of higher education OR
• Obtained a passing score on one of the Arizona Department of Education approved **Para Pro assessments.

• Medical Insurance paid by PUSD (with option to purchase for family members): Five plans to choose from four are paid fully by PUSD, valued at $11,196.00 per year. The fifth is a buy-up medical insurance plan.
• Life Insurance ($50,000) with option to purchase additional for self and family
• Arizona State Retirement System*; district matches employee contributions (appx 12%)
• Generous PTO/Sick leave plan
• 12 month employees receive generous annual leave

*Candidates receiving Arizona State Retirement are welcome to apply. If selected for a posted position candidate may be employed through a third party employer, Educational Services, Inc.

Postings current as of 9/30/2026 7:52:58 AM CST.

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