K-6 Special Education Paraeducator: Small-Group Support

Asu-Preparatory-Academy; Arizona; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ASU Preparatory Academy in Arizona is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students in the classroom, assist the teacher, and supervise groups during instruction and lunch.

Responsibilities include reinforcing skills, preparing materials, recording attendance, and ensuring student safety and focus. Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, an Associate’s degree or 60 college hours, and DPS fingerprint clearance; CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with an associate’s degree or 60 college hours, or equivalent.
• ADE-approved assessments (Praxis, ACT WorkKeys, or ParaEducator options) completed.
• Active DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience supervising groups of children is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups under the supervision of the teacher.
• Directs small groups of children and assists with instruction.
• Reinforces skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Supervises children during lunch and on the playground.
• Prepares instructional materials and records attendance as needed.

Skills

Reading skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree or higher

60 college hours

ParaPro/ACT WorkKeys/Master Teacher’s ParaEducator PD

DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR Certification

Job description

ASU Preparatory Academy in Arizona is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students in the classroom, assist the teacher, and supervise groups during instruction and lunch.

Responsibilities include reinforcing skills, preparing materials, recording attendance, and ensuring student safety and focus. Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, an Associate’s degree or 60 college hours, and DPS fingerprint clearance; CPR certification preferred.