Paraeducator Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EDGE) - 6.5 hrs/day

SANTAN JR HIGH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Retirement match with ASRS

Health insurance

Life insurance

wellness

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EDGE) at Santan Junior High in Chandler, AZ. The role supports students under an IEP with instruction, daily living assistance, and behavior management.

The position offers full-time hours with a 1902FT/1802PT calendar, competitive hourly pay starting at $19.01, and benefits including retirement and health insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an associate's degree or 60 semester hours or satisfactory results on AZ state-approved competency exam.
• CPR/First Aid certification provided.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Physical demands described below.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group instruction to students and support them according to each student's IEP.
• Assist with activities of daily living including toileting, feeding, and dressing; administer basic first aid and emergency medications as needed.
• Translate between parents, students, and staff when necessary.
• Assist with social-emotional development and help students build positive behaviors.
• Implement behavioral plans and supervise students to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with assessments, data collection, and meetings; translate as required.
• Maintain a quiet, orderly classroom and operate instructional equipment following district policies.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 semester hours

CPR/First Aid

Office software proficiency

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 semester hours

AZ state-approved competency exam

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paraeducator Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (EDGE) - 6.5 hrs/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968614

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
• AZ Big Media’s Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Minimum entry:

$19.01/hour

Calendar:

Full time: 1902 FT/184 work days, 11 paid holidays

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Up to $600 Available annually

New Hire Experience Credit:

Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New Hire Education Credit:

Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORTSTAFF

JOB TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES (EDGE)

CALENDAR: 1802PT OR 1902FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 109 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Provide instruction under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with social needs similar to those identified with autism spectrum disorder.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• The physical demands are described below

Core Job Functions:

• Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction to students. Assist with academic, physical, and emotional needs, following each student's IEP guidelines.
• Personal Care & Medical Assistance: Provide support with activities of daily living like toileting, feeding, and dressing. You'll also administer basic first aid and emergency rescue medications to students as needed.
• Facilitate communication: Serve as a translator for oral and written communication between parents, students, and staff when necessary.
• Social-Emotional Development: Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. Y
• Behavioral & Safety Management: Implement behavioral plans to help students modify behaviors and maintain a positive classroom environment. You are responsible for students' well-being and safety, supervising them during school activities and reporting any potential concerns to the teacher.
• Collaboration & Administrative Duties: Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher. Participate in meetings and training to enhance your knowledge and skills. You will also translate for students, parents, and staff when required.
• General Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. You will operate and care for instructional equipment and perform all duties safely and prudently, following district policies and supervisor directives.

Core Values:

• Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements: Working with Students with Special Needs

• Mobility and Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• Sensory and Communication: Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
• Physical Exertion:
  • Occasionally: Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently: Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Constantly: Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment: Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
• General: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.

Updated 9/2/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.01 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required