Special Education Paraprofessional - Side-by-Side (Part-Time)

Buckeye Elementary School District; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona seeks a Paraprofessional A-Side-by-Side to assist special education teachers with individualized instruction and daily classroom activities. This 10-month, part-time role includes supporting students with diverse needs, managing materials, and helping implement IEP goals under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma, fingerprint clearance, and First Aid/CPR certification, with Spanish language ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR Certification and AED is required upon hire or within 30 days.
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred).
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written or oral).
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience with children with severe needs.
• Experience with reading intervention classroom is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and student data systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and setup.
• Provide services in regular classrooms, ESL, or special education settings.
• Supervise in playground, lunchroom, lavatory and bus areas as required.
• Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom.
• Aids students with personal hygiene and feeding needs.
• Assist therapists with teaching and adapt lessons as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Experience with school-age children

Experience with students with severe (

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Student data systems

Job description

Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona seeks a Paraprofessional A-Side-by-Side to assist special education teachers with individualized instruction and daily classroom activities. This 10-month, part-time role includes supporting students with diverse needs, managing materials, and helping implement IEP goals under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma, fingerprint clearance, and First Aid/CPR certification, with Spanish language ability preferred.