Paraprofessional III (15807)

Applitrack; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District 66 is seeking a Paraprofessional III to provide instructional and clerical support for General Education, Preschool, and Exceptional Student Services programs. The role reports to the principal and helps with classroom management, materials preparation, and student engagement.

The position is nine months, classified hourly, with duties including testing support, transitions, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and staff to foster student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree or 60 college hours or paraprofessional test required.
• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and clerical support under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in delivering instruction to individuals and small groups.
• Help develop and prepare instructional materials and training modules.
• Assist with establishment and reinforcement of appropriate student behavior and social skills.
• Support student enrichment activities, field trips, art, music, drama, and recreation.
• Assist with safety monitoring during transitions, meals, and recess.
• Maintain records for instructional programs and student files.
• Attend in-service training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 60 college hours or paraprofessional test

Job description

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• Position Type: Support Staff - School Based
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026

TITLE: Paraprofessional III for General Education, Preschool, Exceptional Student Services and Behavior Support Programs

CLASSIFICATION: Classified Hourly

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUMMARY: The paraprofessional III will provide instructional and non-instructional (clerical) support for the assigned teacher(s).

1. 1. Provide instruction and classroom management services under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
2. 2. Provide instruction to individual students and small groups of students.
3. 3. Assist in developing and preparing instructional materials and training modules.
4. 4. Assist with the establishment and reinforcement of acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
5. 5. Assist with student enrichment activities including field trips, art, music, drama, and recreation.
6. 6. Provide assistance to students with physical limitations, including individual support with positioning, and movement with various pieces of assistive equipment according to their needs
7. 7. Assist students with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, feeding or dressing.
8. 8. Assist with record keeping for the instructional program and student records.
9. 9. Assist with the inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
10. 10.Provide safety monitoring during student transitions, to and from school and on field trips when necessary.
11. 11.Monitor and assist students during meal and recess periods.
12. 12.Maintain schedule established by supervising teacher.
13. 13.Use a variety of activities and materials approved by the supervising teacher.
14. 14.Work effectively with general and special education teachers.
15. 15.Supervise students as assigned by principal.
16. 16.Assist with student testing administration and scoring.
17. 17.Assist classroom teacher with general cleanup and preparation.
18. 18.Attend in-service training for continued professional development.
19. 19.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalency and an AA degree or 60 hours of college credits or a passing score on a paraprofessional test.

• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Preschool/Early Childhood requirement - Negative TB clearance, current immunizations, CPR and First Aide certificates, Food Handlers Card, Physical

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in working with individuals with physical and learning needs preferred.

• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators of the targeted community.
• Able to work with detail and have patience and understanding of the basic learning process.
• Good emotional and physical health.
• Able to bend, lift 40 pounds, and stand and walk for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies

EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 11:28:46 AM CST.

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