Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe (Specialized)

Yuma School District One; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Yuma Elementary School District ONE is seeking a Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe to support instructional programs for students with special needs. The role requires assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction within classrooms and during non-classroom times, following IEP plans and school procedures.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, providing basic health support, and maintaining daily activity logs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Three professional references.
• Proof of MMR & Hepatitis B immunization.
• Adequate ability to follow IEP objectives and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Administers basic first aid and health care as instructed.
• Assists with tests, homework, and make-up work to support classroom teachers.
• Monitors student behavior according to behavioral plans and IEPs.
• Communicates with staff and parents to report progress and concerns.
• Maintains documentation of student activities and daily logs.
• Provides safe supervision in various school environments to ensure student safety.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options".

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Yuma Elementary School District ONE

Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe (Specialized) JobID: 6685

• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
  
• Location:
  Alice Byrne Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  08/03/2026
  

Position Status: Tier 2
Non-Benefited
7 hours
Salary Range B
$16.50
Working Calendar
180 Days
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR & Hepatitis B Immunization
CPR/ First Aid Certificate
Three (3) Professional References
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional - ESS Moderate/Severe is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.
This job reports to Principal & Assigned Teacher Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, crisis prevention/ intervention, professional development, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. interpreting, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides. under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, reading, writing, behavioral skills, verbal skills, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; Associate degree preferred and/or passing score on an ADE-approved assessment.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience
Job related experience is desired.

Certificates

Food Handlers/SafeServ Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Continuing Education Requirements
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Background Clearance
(by the District)

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range B-16.50

Need Help?

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Yuma Elementary School District ONE directly.
For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.