Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE) - 6.5 hrs/day

CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District seeks a Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE) at CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL in Queen Creek, AZ. The role is full-time, 6.5 hours per day, with a minimum entry wage of $19.01/hour and a 1902PT/1802PT calendar depending on assignment.

Responsibilities include providing instructional support under the supervision of a special education teacher and aiding students with moderate to severe cognitive or physical needs in a structured classroom setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university required.
• Passing score on AZ state-approved parapro exam (district-administered at no cost).
• CPR/First Aid certification provided.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Assist students with moderate to severe cognitive/physical needs in a specialized classroom.
• Support IEP goals and adapt activities to meet individual student needs.

Skills

High school diploma

Associate degree

60 semester hours

AZ parapro exam

CPR/First Aid

Office equipment literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

60 semester hours

Job description

Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide (ABLE) - 6.5 hrs/day

Chandler USD 80 CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL - Queen Creek, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911599
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Minimum entry: $19.01/hour

Calendar: Full time: 1902 FT/184 work days, 11 paid holidays

Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay: Up to $600 Available annually

New Hire Experience Credit: Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New Hire Education Credit: Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT HOURLY

JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL HEALTH AIDE MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES (ABLE)

CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902PT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

HOURS PER DAY: 6.5

Job Goal:

Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with moderate to severe cognitive and/or physical needs in a specialized classroom

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Title 1 schools only - ONE of the following:
• Associate's Degree -or-
• 60 semester hours from an accredited university, -or-
• Passing scoreon an AZ state-approved competency exam(parapro exam is administered by district at no cost to employee)
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including