Special Education Paraprofessional

Sonoran Schools; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability

401(k) with employer match

Health savings account

Job summary

Sonoran Science Academy Phoenix is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year to support students in a STEM-focused environment. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering targeted interventions, and aiding in behavior management under supervision.

Responsibilities include instructional support for individuals and small groups, classroom organization, and documenting student progress.

Qualifications

• Assistance in activities initiated by the teacher; supports individuals or small groups.
• Delivers interventions and tutoring under supervision.
• Observes, records, and charts student behavior; assists in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students with activities initiated by the teacher.
• Support small groups or individuals while teacher works with others.
• Deliver interventions and tutoring as directed by supervising teacher.
• Assist ESS teacher/administrators in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Support teachers with crisis situations and behavior management.
• Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior management

Crisis response

Education

Associatefes?

60+ college credits

ADE-approved assessment

Job description

Sonoran Science Academy Phoenix is a STEM-focused public charter school providing a rigorous, college-prep education through a challenging curriculum and continuous assessment. SSA has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. We are committed to nurturing a school community where students are inspired and staff are encouraged to grow professionally and collaborate. We are looking for dedicated staff who are passionate about student learning and have the ability to impact the whole child.

Your Role Will Include

• Assisting individual students in performing activities initiated by the teacher, including helping students get started and supporting organizational needs.
• Providing instructional support for small groups or individuals while the teacher works with other students.
• Delivering interventions and tutoring as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assisting the ESS teacher and administrators in observing, recording, and charting student behavior.
• Supporting teachers with crisis situations and behavior management.
• Carrying out instructional programs designed by the teacher.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of the following:

Associate's degree or higher;

Completed 60 or more college credit hours (100-level coursework and above);

or a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, ACT WorkKeys, or Master Teacher's ParaEducator Learning Network).

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.
• Competitive medical insurance with employer contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (pre-tax and Roth options).
• Health savings account.

Location & Shift Times

• Sonoran Science Academy, Phoenix, AZ 85008. In-person.
• Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Full Time.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.