Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

Kingman Unified School District #20

Golden Valley (AZ)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Kingman Unified School District #20 is seeking a Paraeducator IV/V for SPED at Black Mountain School in Golden Valley, AZ. This part-time, 9-month position supports students with special education needs under a certified teacher’s supervision.

The role includes one-on-one or small-group support, classroom assistance, and activities aligned with IEP goals. Candidates should have a high school diploma (AA credits or ParaPro beneficial) and may need First Aid/CPR or CPI training.

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).
Preferred experience working with students or children.
May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or CPI Training.

Responsibilities

Engage in general classroom support or one-on-one assistance under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Assist with instructional activities and supervise students during routines, drills, and field trips.
Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
Assist with assessments, grading, and record-keeping under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree / 60 college credits

ParaPro certification exam

Job description

Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

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This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5910034
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Paraeducator IV/V works within a special education classroom, under the supervision of a special education teacher, providing general classroom support or one-on-one assistance to a student. Paraeducator IV/V 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
One-on-one assistance to a student
May provide support to students requiring daily care in the areas of toileting and special feeding
May work with students with severe behavior problems

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 see, talk and 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. The 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)

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: $15.45 to $15.45 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Black Mountain School

Principal's MessageHello Black Mountain Families,I would like to introduce myself, I am Daniel Emborsky and I am Honored and Excited to be your New Black Mountain School Principal. I have lived here in Golden Valley for 16 years. My drive is to provide all students and families of our community with the best Education and Opportunities possible. I am proud to be a Panther and support the Panther P.R.I.D.E (Positive, Respectful, Intellectual, Dedicated, & Engaged).Black Mountain starts a new journey this year as we start to implement the Cambridge Curriculum and Model in our Middle School grades. Our goal is to be an All Cambridge Curriculum School in the next five years. We will work endlessly to Provide the best educational opportunities for all our students. Cambridge brings with it an excellent Model of Learner Attributes: Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Innovative, and Engaged.So, on behalf of the staff at Black Mountain School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience.Completes all homework assignments given by teachers.Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills.Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life.Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject.Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and do their very best.Please consider volunteering when possible, as our school can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions to the school’s activities and its operations. We seek volunteers to help us with the following activities:Teacher-led instructional support, usually in the classroom.Reading with children who need extra help.School-wide events.Student recognition events.Participation in our PTVO group.I am attaching a copy of our school handbook so that you and your child can review it together and fully understand the school rules and procedures. This handbook will be available online on our KUSD web page, also we will be reviewing the handbook the first days of school with your children to ensure everyone is fully informed of the rules and expectations. If you have any questions about the rules and expectations please feel free to contact me and I will answer any of your questions.The wonderful Black Mountain staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school family. We thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you. Together we can Succeed at Anything!!!

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