Paraprofessionals - Regular and Special Education Positions

District-Wide; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Payson Unified District is seeking Paraprofessionals for Regular Education and Special Education positions in Payson, Arizona. Immediate starting date with duties including assisting instructors, supervising students, and supporting daily classroom activities.

Qualifications include a HS diploma/GED with higher education, 60 college credits, or AZ Paraprofessional Exam, plus CPR/First Aid, and an IVP fingerprint clearance card within 45 days.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of: HS Diploma/GED + Assoc’s or higher; 60 college credits; or AZ Paraprofessional Exam.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess or obtain valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Assists with instruction in a classroom for regular and SPED students.
• Supervises students when assigned.
• Assists in school activities and field trips.
• Performs clerical duties and works with teachers and staff.
• May assist in daily personal hygiene and feeding of SPED students.
• Performs playground, cafeteria and bus duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

FERPA compliance

Interpersonal skills

English language

Instruction in classroom

Education

HS Diploma/GED + Associate’s

60 college credits (100 level+)

AZ Paraprofessional Exam

CPR/First Aid/AED certs

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card within 45 days

Job description

Paraprofessionals - Regular and Special Education Positions

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This job is also posted in Payson Unified School District #10

Job Details

Job ID: 5903211
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: PARAPROFESSIONALS - REGULAR EDUCATION and SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS

DEPARTMENT: School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Federal Highly Qualified, Title I related requirements (must meet one of the following):
• High School Diploma/GED and Associate’s Degree or higher, OR
• Sixty (60) college credits at the 100 level or above, OR
• Passing score on AZ Paraprofessional Exam.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.

JOB GOALS:

The SPED Paraprofessional, under the direction of a PUSD Teacher or Administrator, works with special needs students in a supportive role in furthering student’s education, in a variety of settings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Assists with instruction in a classroom for/with regular and special education students.
• Supervises students when assigned.
• Assists in school activities.
• Assists in school field trips.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Works collaboratively with teachers and staff
• May assist in daily necessary personal hygiene such as toileting and diapering of students (SPED).
• May assist in daily feeding of students (SPED).
• Performs playground, cafeteria, and bus duty as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• Written and oral English.
• Instructional methods.
• Child behavior of students with emotional and behavioral handicaps.
• Current CPR certification/First Aid Certification.

Skill and Ability to:

• Work with special education students with severe emotional and behavioral handicaps.
• Use the English language correctly.
• Instruct children.
• Maintain discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described 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.

• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

REPORTS TO: Teacher or Principal

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Teacher or Principal in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel.

TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: Varies

SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

Column A (regular ed.) or Column C (SPED)

26/27 Classified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Contact Information

• Christine DeCarlo Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]