Paraprofessional (Instructional) - PSE- Full time SPECIAL EDUCATION -RESOURCE PARA

Peach Springs Unified School District; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach Springs Unified School District seeks a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional for Peach Springs Elementary School. The role supports certified staff, assists students with reading, math, and language arts, and helps implement instructional programs to boost inclusion and achievement.

As a full-time position, the paraprofessional will supervise non-instructional activities, assist with field trips, and maintain progress records, collaborating with teachers and families to support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework.
• Prior experience with special needs children desirable.
• IVP Fingerprint Card from AZDPS.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists in administration and correction of assessments.
• Prepares materials and reinforces instructional content per student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping of student progress.
• Supports classroom behavior management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervises lunch, bus duty, playground, corridor, and study hall.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Assists with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom assistance

Proctoring & supervision

Communication

Confidentiality

Procedural instruction

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

G-Suite

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional) - PSE- Full time SPECIAL EDUCATION -RESOURCE PARA JobID: 398

• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Peach Springs Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  ASAP

SPECIAL EDUCATION (RESOURCE) PARAPROFESSIONAL - Peach Springs Elementary School K-6 (Full time)

Please note, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that require "visa" sponsorship.

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, G-suite).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

- IVP Fingerprint Card from AZDPS. LINK: https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage