Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

Kingman Unified School District #20; Kansas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingman Unified School District #20 Kingman Middle School is seeking a Paraeducator IV/V - SPED to provide general classroom support and one-on-one assistance within a special education setting under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role includes supporting instruction, assisting with assessments and records, and safeguarding student confidentiality. This is a 9-month, 32-hour per week, part-time position with medical benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro exam preferred.
• Must pass background check and obtain relevant clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support under the supervision of the SPED teacher.
• Assist with individual students or small groups to reinforce material.
• Support with assessments, grading, and records as directed.
• Distribute and collect materials; create displays and postings.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow school policies.
• Assist during emergencies, field trips, and daily activities.
• May provide daily care support as needed.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree / 60 credits or ParaPro

Job description

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

Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

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

This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20

Job Details

Job ID: 5919386
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 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 Kingman Middle School

Principal's MessageKingman Middle School offers students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th a great place to learn. The school first opened in 1948 downtown as Kingman Junior High. In 1968, the new school opened and students have been walking its halls ever since.Kingman Middle School, Home of the Bobcats, prides itself by not only offering a complete academic program as well as comprehensive elective programs that students can experience throughout the year. We have a complete athletic program that completes the exciting opportunities your child can experience here. Our staff works tirelessly to cultivate an environment of trust that fosters learning and has our students ready to move on to high school.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Ann Marie Coomer , HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]