Preschool SPED Para — 4‑Day Week, Full‑Time Benefits

Territorial Early Childhood Education Center; Chino Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Territorial Early Childhood Education Center in Chino Valley, AZ is hiring one full-time Paraprofessional for the Preschool SPED program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, therapists and psychologists, and involves classroom support, activity planning, and progress tracking of IEP goals.

The district operates a 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday. Starting immediately, report to the Principal and maintain non-exempt FSLA status.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate degree or 60+ semester hours from an accredited institution; or
• Pass the ParaPro Assessment within 90 days of hire;
• First Aid & CPR certification within 90 days;
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers, psychologist and therapist with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children in various settings.
• Chart progress of students' IEP goals including educational, vocational and personal hygiene needs.
• Assist in preparing daily activities and instructional aids; support learning concepts.
• Present subject matter using stories, discussions, and role-playing; help students individually or in groups.
• Supervise students on the school bus and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication

Classroom supervision

Non-verbal support

Education

Associate degree or 60+ credits

ParaPro Assessment

First Aid and CPR within 90 days

Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 90 days

Tools

First Aid & CPR cert

Job description

Territorial Early Childhood Education Center in Chino Valley, AZ is hiring one full-time Paraprofessional for the Preschool SPED program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, therapists and psychologists, and involves classroom support, activity planning, and progress tracking of IEP goals.

The district operates a 4-day work week, Monday through Thursday. Starting immediately, report to the Principal and maintain non-exempt FSLA status.