Phoenix - AZ - Paraprofessional

Scoot Education • Phoenix, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Scoot Education is hiring a Paraprofessional in Phoenix, Arizona, to support students with special needs in small-group or one-to-one settings. The role involves building rapport with students, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment, supporting resource teachers in delivering Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and following direction from lead educators. Some assignments may involve toileting, personal one-to-one care, supporting non-verbal students, and responding to challenging or aggressive classroom behaviors.

Scoot Education matches educators to school assignments based on their skills, experience, and interests. A dedicated Education Consultant provides one-to-one check-ins, answers questions, discusses school feedback, and shares training opportunities, career planning, and practical advice. Assignments may be short-term or long-term and may take place in public, charter, private, independent, or faith-based schools.

The role is non-exempt and paid hourly based on hours worked. Daily pay varies by assignment, certification, school, and placement length; long-term placements typically pay more. Employees are hired as W-2 workers.

Requirements

• Passion for education and putting students first.
• Empathetic nature, growth mindset, and drive to do one’s best.
• College credits, an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree, or CBEST.
• Three professional references, including at least one from a previous supervisor.
• State and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with special education needs.
• Experience in special education settings.
• Special Education-specific training.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience.
• Experience working in K-12 schools.
• Experience assisting with toileting, personal one-to-one care, non-verbal students, and challenging or aggressive classroom behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with special needs in small-group or one-to-one settings.
• Build rapport and trust with students.
• Foster a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Support resource teachers in delivering Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Take direction from lead educators and assist when needed.
• For some assignments, assist with toileting, personal one-to-one care, non-verbal students, and challenging or aggressive classroom behaviors.

Benefits

• Paid training hours and professional development opportunities (variable by state).
• Weekly paychecks via direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for expenses related to state and federal background checks.
• 401(k) enrollment after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Referral program: after a referred friend works 10 shifts, both the referrer and referred worker earn $100 gift cards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed