Paraeducator Special Education - Resource 26/27 1 hour per day
Young World Physical Education, Chandler, AZ, United States
Paraeducator Special Education – Resource 26/27 1 hour per day
Chandler USD 80 – Ryan Elementary School, Chandler, Arizona.
Job Details
Job ID:
5654513
Application Deadline:
Apr 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 20, 2026
Employment Type:
Full time
Minimum entry:
$17.32/hour
Calendar:
Full time: 1902 FT / 184 work days
Hours per day:
1
Salary:
$17.32 per hour
Classification:
Support Staff
Job Title:
PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION – LEARNING DISABILITY (INCLUSION/RESOURCE)
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). A paraeducator will provide support to students with varying high-incidence disabilities (i.e. specific learning disabilities, speech-language disabilities, other health impairments, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Title 1 schools only: 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
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made
Ability to exert 10-30 lbs. of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Manual dexterity to operate business‑related equipment
Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
Core Job Functions
Student Support & Instruction:
Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups.
Social‑Emotional Development:
Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. Support behavioral plans and strategies.
Supervision & Safety:
Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch. Report any potential concerns.
Classroom Operations:
Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.
Communication & Confidentiality:
Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information.
Flexibility & Teamwork:
Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.
Core Values
Excellence
– value excellence in all parts of the organization.
Equity
– fairness in all things.
Collaboration
– effective decision‑making and morale‑enhancing.
Integrity
– honesty, integrity, and reliability.
Efficiency
– stewardship of public trust.
Professional Qualities
Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
Function effectively as a team member.
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
Be flexible and adaptable to change.
Positively accept direction.
Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Direct constructive feedback toward improving the district.
Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis.
Be a positive role model for students.
Work with a large cross‑section of people in a professional and non‑judgmental manner.
Physical Requirements: Working with Students with Special Needs
Mobility and Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
Sensory and Communication: Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
Physical Exertion:
Occasionally: Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently: Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Constantly: Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene as directed by the classroom teacher.
General: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.
Updated 9/2/25
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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Chandler USD 80 – Ryan Elementary School, Chandler, Arizona.
Job Details
Job ID:
5654513
Application Deadline:
Apr 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 20, 2026
Employment Type:
Full time
Minimum entry:
$17.32/hour
Calendar:
Full time: 1902 FT / 184 work days
Hours per day:
1
Salary:
$17.32 per hour
Classification:
Support Staff
Job Title:
PARAEDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION – LEARNING DISABILITY (INCLUSION/RESOURCE)
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). A paraeducator will provide support to students with varying high-incidence disabilities (i.e. specific learning disabilities, speech-language disabilities, other health impairments, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Title 1 schools only: 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
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made
Ability to exert 10-30 lbs. of force, to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Manual dexterity to operate business‑related equipment
Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
Core Job Functions
Student Support & Instruction:
Reinforce material and skills by working with individual students or small groups.
Social‑Emotional Development:
Assist students with their social and emotional needs, helping them build positive behaviors and navigate social situations. Support behavioral plans and strategies.
Supervision & Safety:
Actively supervise students during all school activities, including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and lunch. Report any potential concerns.
Classroom Operations:
Help maintain a quiet and orderly classroom.
Communication & Confidentiality:
Alert the teacher to any student problems or special information.
Flexibility & Teamwork:
Be flexible and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.
Core Values
Excellence
– value excellence in all parts of the organization.
Equity
– fairness in all things.
Collaboration
– effective decision‑making and morale‑enhancing.
Integrity
– honesty, integrity, and reliability.
Efficiency
– stewardship of public trust.
Professional Qualities
Respond to all internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
Function effectively as a team member.
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
Be flexible and adaptable to change.
Positively accept direction.
Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Direct constructive feedback toward improving the district.
Exercise positive problem‑solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need‑to‑know basis.
Be a positive role model for students.
Work with a large cross‑section of people in a professional and non‑judgmental manner.
Physical Requirements: Working with Students with Special Needs
Mobility and Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit. The role involves repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
Sensory and Communication: Requires the ability to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
Physical Exertion:
Occasionally: Lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently: Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Constantly: Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: Employees may be exposed to various environmental factors such as odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene as directed by the classroom teacher.
General: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the school/department.
Updated 9/2/25
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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