Paraeducator - Special Education Services

Apache Junction Unified School District; Gold Canyon (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year at Peralta Trails Elementary School. This full-time, nonexempt position supports elementary students under supervision of a classroom teacher or building principal.

Salary starts at $17.50 per hour plus DOE, with offers based on experience and internal equity. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, maintaining student records, and collaborating with teachers to support

Qualifications

• Completion of two years or more at an accredited college or university, or completion of 60 college credits, or an Associate's Degree or higher, or a passing score on a state approved Para Pro Test.

Responsibilities

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, graphs, stars program.
• Presents subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, and supervised role play.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist teacher with updating and maintaining student records.

Skills

Classroom support

Instructional aide

Education

Two years college or higher

Job description

Paraeducator - Special Education Services JobID: 1945

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: Peralta Trail Elementary School
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled

Job Title

Paraeducator (2026-27)

Department

Peralta Trails ElementarySchool

Reports To

Classroom Teacher or Building Principal

FLSA Status

Nonexempt - At-Will Position

Position Status

Full Time Position

Salary

$17.50 + DOE (Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.)

SUMMARY

Works under supervision in the performance of the following instructional tasks in classroom, and to assist teacher of elementary or secondary school by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepares various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, graphs, stars program.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist teacher with updating and maintaining accurate student records.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Completion of two years or more at an accredited college or university, or completion of 60 college credits, or an Associate's Degree or higher, or a passing score on a state approved Para Pro Test.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently is required to move about the classroom or campus. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision requirements include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may require employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity) or disability in its employment practices.