Paraeducator II

Manzanita Elementary; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Manzanita Elementary in Kingman, AZ is seeking a Paraeducator II to support students with instruction and clerical tasks under a classroom teacher or program administrator. This position supports special education resource rooms and alternative schools, including literacy and CTE areas.

The role involves close collaboration with teachers and staff to promote student achievement. The Paraeducator II performs assessments, records, and materials handling, and helps with classroom displays while

Qualifications

• 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.
• First Aid/ CPR certification and/or CPI Training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external customers promptly and politely.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups with teacher supervision.
• Assist students with various needs following IEP guidelines.
• Assist with assessments, grading, and record-keeping under supervision.
• Distribute and collect worksheets and materials for instruction.
• Prepare and file worksheets and documents.
• Create bulletin boards and classroom displays.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment.
• Supervise students during drills, field trips, and activities.
• Notify teacher of problems or special information about a student.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Follow all policies, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned in a safe manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree / 60 college credits

Criminal background check

First Aid/ CPR certification

CPI Training

ParaPro competency exam

Job description

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

• 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.

• 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.

This job operates in a school environment.

Physical Demands

• 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

At-Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours.

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.

Paraeducator II

Kingman Unified School District #20 Manzanita Elementary - Kingman, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982247

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 1999-2000A-Plus School 2001-2002Performing Plus School 2007-2008Excelling School 2008-2010A School 2010-2019Our 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