Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

Manzanita Elementary; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Manzanita Elementary in Kingman, Arizona is seeking a Paraeducator IV/V to support students in a special education classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. This 9-month, 32-hour/week, part-time role includes assisting with daily instructional activities and maintaining student confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, with the option of AA credits or ParaPro certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro).
• May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or CPI Training
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support or one-on-one assistance to a student under supervision of the special education teacher.
• Instruct students or small groups to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher.
• Distribute and collect materials for instruction and prepare instructional displays.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information at all times.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree / 60 credits or ParaPro

Job description

Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

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: 5928496
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 15, 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 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]
• Email: [e-mail]