26/27 Paraprofessional A - Self-Contained @BES Preschool

Buckeye Elementary School District • Buckeye, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional A- Self Contained (Inclusion) assists special education teachers with individualized instruction and implementation of each child’s individualized education program (IEP). The role includes monitoring student behavior and helping students with personal needs such as toileting, feeding, and adaptive equipment. Paraprofessionals may work in regular classrooms, ESL, special needs, side-by-side, or other special education settings, and may supervise students in playground, lunchroom, lavatory, bus-area, and transportation settings.

Under teacher direction, the paraprofessional helps prepare instructional materials and visual aids, set up workstations and learning centers, support instruction in reading, writing, and math, administer assessments, modify lessons to address student needs, and document student progress. The position also supports students’ inclusion in regular classrooms, assists therapists as needed, helps maintain student safety, and collaborates with teachers. The employee maintains records and confidentiality, participates in required safety activities and professional development, and may oversee a class in the teacher’s absence.

This is a 10-month, 186-day, non-exempt position for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, scheduled for 35.5 hours per week. The base salary is $17.09 per hour, plus $0.25 per year of equivalent experience. Benefits begin after a 60-day probation period and include 10 days of sick/personal leave and ACA-compliant health insurance plans. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification upon hire or within 30 days of employment; certification requires in-person, hands-on training.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Experience working with children with severe needs.
• Professional development history demonstrating knowledge concerning students with severe needs.
• Experience working with students at various instructional levels.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and student data systems.
• Ability to read and interpret general documents, such as employee handbooks and safety or training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Ability to interpret instructions presented in varying forms.
• Ability to use reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak fluent Spanish.
• Obtain and maintain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention.
• Experience working in a reading intervention classroom.
• Other qualifications the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction, classroom material creation, and classroom setup.
• Support implementation of students’ IEPs and provide individualized, one-on-one, or small-group instruction.
• Assist and accompany students participating in regular classrooms.
• Support students with personal hygiene, diaper changing, toilet training, feeding, eating utensils, cafeteria behavior, and adaptive equipment.
• Assist occupational and speech therapists with student instruction as required.
• Provide a safe learning environment and monitor and supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, and cafeterias using PBIS principles.
• Prepare instructional materials and visual aids, photocopy materials, and prepare workstations or learning centers under the supervising teacher’s direction.
• Help students develop reading, writing, and math skills.
• Assist with District and State testing as needed.
• Assess student needs, modify lessons to provide appropriate support, and document student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for students.
• Organize and maintain teaching materials and student work, and plan daily activities to meet each child’s needs.
• Move about duty stations to observe activities and maintain safety, order, and control.
• Maintain adequate and legible records of student work under teacher direction.
• Assist with safety programs, drills, and evacuation procedures.
• Report observed student medical and safety issues to the instructional supervisor and/or school health center personnel.
• Attend classes, in-services, and seminars to improve skills and remain current with relevant equipment, materials, and functions.
• Maintain positive public relations with students, staff, administration, and parents.
• Participate in the Medicaid Reimbursement program, including maintaining monthly logs for eligible students and attending scheduled training.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Oversee a class as required during a teacher’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• 10 days of sick/personal leave.
• ACA-compliant health insurance plans, beginning after a 60-day probation period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED