Paraeducator II

Manzanita Elementary; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Manzanita Elementary in Kingman, Arizona seeks a Paraeducator II to support students with instruction under a teacher or program supervisor. This 9-month, 32-hour-per-week role is part-time and eligible for medical benefits, with eight-hour days Monday through Thursday during core hours.

The position emphasizes classroom support in special education resources and literacy/career tech areas. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), an AA degree or ParaPro readiness,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree, 60 college credits, or ParaPro exam.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Instructing individuals or small groups to reinforce material.
• Assisting with assessments, grading papers and records under teacher supervision.
• Supervising students during drills, activities and daily routines.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Preparing and organizing instructional materials and displays.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

AA degree/ParaPro

Criminal background check

Job description

Paraeducator II

Kingman Unified School District #20 Manzanita Elementary - Kingman, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5926085

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Paraeducator II – The Paraeducator II works with students throughout the school, unlike a Paraeducator I who works with students within one or several classrooms. The Paraeducator II provides instructional and clerical support under the supervision of a classroom teacher or a program coordinator/administrator. Paraeducator II positions exist to support student achievement in special education resource rooms and alternative school, and in specific areas such as literacy and career and technical education. Paraeducator II positions exist within schools throughout the district.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Responding to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Instructing, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Assisting students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P
• Assisting with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Distributing and collecting workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction
• Copying, collating and filing worksheets and requested documents
• Developing and creating bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays
• Operating and caring for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after school activities, school gate duty
• Alerting the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Maintaining the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• Maintaining knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Performing related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

These are 9-month, 32-hour per week positions. This position is eligible for medical benefits. Employee will work eight hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro)
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Preferred Education and Experience

Working with students or children.

Required Certifications/Licenses

May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Manzanita Elementary

Principal's Message "Welcome to Manzanita Elementary School! Manzanita Elementary School has always been regarded as a premier school, earning numerous state-level accolades. We’re very proud of this longstanding tradition of excellence, and we welcome you to our school’s website. Some of our recent awards have included: Exemplary School 1999-2000 A-Plus School 2001-2002 Performing Plus School 2007-2008 Excelling School 2008-2010 A School 2010-2019 Our staffs’ dedicated efforts, coupled with strong community and parental support, contribute to our overall success, positive reputation, and consistent achievement. We are very proud of our tradition of excellence, and we strongly feel that our school is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. Manzanita is an all-day kindergarten through 5th grade school with an established team of outstanding educators who are truly committed to our 790 students. We are also a proud member of Kingman Unified School District #20 in Kingman, Arizona. Manzanita Elementary School offers many rigorous academic programs that are designed to address the individual differences and needs of our students. We offer self-contained accelerated/gifted classrooms in first through fifth grade and a magnet program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. As you navigate around our website, you will see students developing their talents and skills through participation in choir, drama, band, Art Masters, student council, in-school interventions, after-school tutoring, chess, yearbook, and garden club. We believe that every child can learn and that children learn best when there is a strong partnership between parents and teachers. We encourage you to explore Manzanita School’s website and become familiar with all that we offer. We welcome your involvement and participation in our great school and look forward to working with you and your child as we strive toward an academically successful year.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Annmarie Coomer , HR COORDINATOR
• District Office
• Phone: [phone] EXT 2011
• Email: [e-mail]