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26 ESY Special Education Summer School - Paraprofessional (Internal)

Young World Physical Education, Buckeye, AZ, United States


26 ESY Special Education Summer School - Paraprofessional (Internal)
Location: Buckeye Elementary School District – Sundance Elementary, Buckeye, Arizona.

Job Details
Job ID:

5670372

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jun 1, 2026

Job Description
Dates:

June 1, 2026 - June 19, 2026

Pay Rate:

$18/hour

Title:

Special Education Summer School Paraprofessional

Category:

Classified

Reports to:

Site or Program Administrator

Job Description: Assist special education teachers with individualized instruction. Implement each child’s individualized education plan (I.E.P.). Assist students with personal needs such as toiletry, feeding, adaptive equipment, etc. Monitor student behavior.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED

Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Three (3) years of experience working with special needs children (preferred)

Ability to obtain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid

Special training in the use of adaptive equipment (may be required upon hire)

Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and classroom set up

Assist teacher in meeting individualized educational plan (I.E.P.) goals

Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom

Aid student with personal hygiene, including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training. Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior

Assist occupational therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.

Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn

Works with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction

Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground and cafeteria settings, using PBIS principles

Prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copy materials and documents

Prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons

Assist students with learning reading, writing and math skills

Assist in administering District and State tests as needed

Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress

Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student

Organize and maintain teaching materials

Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child

May oversee class as required in teacher’s absence

Attend educational training as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of special education student needs

Knowledge of early childhood or adolescent learning methods and techniques

Knowledge of District policies and procedures affecting assigned work

Knowledge of PBIS

Knowledge of reading readiness skills and strategies

Knowledge of testing procedures and State standards

Skill working with special education students

Skill assisting teachers with student learning

Skill monitoring and assisting students

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Skill communicating orally and in writing

Skill utilizing classroom supplies and equipment

Skill in maintaining confidential files and records

Skill in administering tests

Ability to work with culturally diverse students

Working Conditions:

Generally an indoor classroom setting, but outdoors at times.

Physical Requirements:

Position may require climbing, stooping, standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and eyestrain, with repetitive motions. Position may require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying furniture, equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 - 35 pounds infrequently and may require assistance from other personnel.

Evaluation:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$18 to $18 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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