Job Description
Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026 Employment Type: Full-time Base Salary $18.41 Calendar 1902 FULL TIME: July 13-May 20, 2027 184 work days, 11 paid holidays, 195 total paid days Benefits PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit Performance Pay Available annually New Hire Experience 1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%. New Hire Education 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%. CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT HOURLY JOB TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE MODERATE DISABILITIES CALENDAR: 1902FT (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 108 (SUPPORT HOURLY) Job Goal Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individual education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with mild to moderate cognitive and/or physical needs in a specialized classroom. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent plus an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam CPR/First Aid (certification provided) Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software Satisfactory criminal background check Meet the physical demands as described below Core Job Functions: Student Support & Instruction: Reinforce material by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction to students. You will assist with academic, physical, and emotional needs, following each student's IEP guidelines. Personal Care & Medical Assistance: Safely lift and transfer students to help with daily activities. Provide support with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, and tube feeding) to ensure students can function in a school environment. You will also administer basic first aid and emergency rescue medications to ill, medically fragile, or injured students. Social-Emotional Development:Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. You will implement behavioral plans and strategies to foster a productive and positive learning environment. Behavioral & Safety Management: Implement behavioral plans to help students modify behaviors that conflict with a positive learning environment. You are responsible for students' well-being and safety, supervising them during school activities and reporting any potential concerns like substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situations. Collaboration & Administrative Duties: Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher. Participate in required meetings and training to improve your knowledge and skills. You will also translate for students, parents, and staff when required. General Operations: Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom. You will operate and care for instructional equipment and perform all duties safely and prudently, following district policies and supervisor directives. Core Values: Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product. Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel. Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model. Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available. Professional Qualities: Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner Function effectively as a team member Be responsible, reliable, and pu