Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/ for Special Education 2026-2027

Sedonak12; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District 9 is seeking a Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant (Special Education) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is 35 hours per week and involves direct work with students who have special needs to support learning and classroom management.

Responsibilities include instructional support for IEPs and adapted materials, one-to-one or small group assistance, grading and progress tracking, supervising during lunch and activities, and bus supervision to

Qualifications

• AA degree (or higher) or pass paraprofessional examination.

Responsibilities

• The paraprofessional works directly with students who have special needs to help them access learning opportunities and to support classroom management.
• Instructional support: helping teachers implement IEPs and modify materials and lesson plans to meet students' needs
• Extra assistance: providing one-to-one or small group support during lessons
• Administrative tasks: assisting teachers with grading, recording student behavior and progress, and participating in meetings
• Daily activities: supporting students during play, lunch, and other activities in class and around the school
• Safety: ensuring student and classmate safety by supervising and de-escalating behaviors
• Self-help skills: assisting students with self-help and life skills (occasionally toileting and feeding)
• Providing supervision on the Special Education bus to ensure safe transportation
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education

AA degree or higher

Paraprofessional Examination

Job description

Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/ for Special Education 2026-2027

Job Description

TITLE: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant (Special Education)

• 35 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS:

• AA degree (or higher) or take and pass the Paraprofessional Examination.

REPORTS TO:

• School Principal and Director of Student Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The special education paraprofessional, or teacher assistant, works directly with students who have special needs to help them access learning opportunities and to support classroom management.

Duties include:

• Instructional support:Helping teachers implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and modify materials and lesson plans to meet students' needs
• Extra assistance:Providing extra support and assistance to students during lessons one-to-one or small group
• Administrative tasks:Assisting teachers with grading, recording student behavior and progress, and participating in meetings
• Daily activities:Supporting students during play, lunch, and other general activities inclass and around the school
• Safety:Ensuring student and classmate safety by being attentive, providing supervision, and de-escalating problematic behaviors
• Self-help skills:Assisting students with self-help skills and life skills (occasionally that includes assisting with toileting and feeding)
• Providing supervision on the Special Education bus to ensure safe transportation of students to and/or from school
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor