Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

White Cliffs Middle School; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 17,559 - 25,008; Part time

Job summary

Kingman Unified School District #20 seeks a Paraeducator IV/V (SPED) to support students under the supervision of a special education teacher. Responsibilities include one-on-one assistance, small-group support, and classroom preparation as described in the Essential Functions.

Position is part-time, 32 hours per week, for 9 months, with benefits eligibility. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; AA credits or ParaPro results are preferred. Applicants must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro results preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group instructional support under a teacher's supervision.
• Assist with assessments, grading, and record-keeping as directed.
• Distribute and collect instructional materials and prepare displays.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Support students with daily care needs as required, including behavior support.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA degree / 60 college credits or ParaPro result

Job description

Paraeducator IV/V - SPED

Kingman Unified School District #20, White Cliffs Middle School, Kingman, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5841483

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Summary

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

• 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

• 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

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

Contact Information

• Ann Coomer, HR Coordinator
• District Office
• Phone: 928‑753‑5678
• Email: [e-mail]