Substitute Para Educator (SPED inclusion, self-contained, and preschool)

Apache Junction Unified School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a Substitute Para Educator to support SPED inclusion, self-contained, and preschool programs. The position is on-call, offering a flexible schedule and assignment viewing online.

Assignments may occur across district schools, from elementary to high school, depending on need and vacancies. Applicants should have experience with special needs children or caregiver background and hold a current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP# to

Qualifications

• Experience working with special needs children or caregiver experience.

Responsibilities

• On-call role supporting special education teachers.
• Flexible scheduling; choose days and schools to cover.
• Assignments via automated calling system with online viewing.

Skills

SPED experience

IVP fingerprint

Job description

Substitute Para Educator (SPED inclusion, self-contained, and preschool) JobID: 1112

• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
• Location:
  District Wide
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing

This is an on-call position giving support to special education teachers. Substitutes may work a flexible schedule, choosing which days of the week to work and which schools to cover. We use an automated calling system to make assignments, but you also will have access to viewing assignments on-line. Assignments could be at the following schools: Apache Junction High School, Cactus Canyon Junior High, Transitional Learning Community, Desert Vista Elementary, Four Peaks Elementaryor Peralta Elementary, grade levels K-12.

Requirements:

• Experience working with special needs children or care giver experience.
• Current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP#