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Special Education Program Paraprofessional

Legacy Traditional Schools

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#Classroom Management#Mandated Reporter#Fingerprint Clearance Card#Special Education#IEP#Paraprofessional#Instructional Support#Behavior Plan
#Student Performance Data
#Resource Environment
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Location

Mesa, Arizona

Quick overview

Provide instructional support to individual or small groups of special education students to reinforce learning and academic skills. Assist teachers with data collection, classroom management, and the implementation of behavioral and social-emotional strategies.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 pounds and assisting students with personal hygiene.

high schoolConfidentialityStudent SupervisionData CollectionClassroom OrganizationPersonal Hygiene AssistanceInstructional SupportSpecial EducationBehavioral ManagementEducational TechnologyIEP Participation

Job description

  • Ignite your desire to be the best!
  • Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
  • At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
  • We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.
  • POSITION OVERVIEW To assist general education and special education teacher(s) and other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional support duties to individual or small groups of Special Education pupils in a classroom or resource environment encompassing a range disabilities.
  • Special education paraprofessionals will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members to provide students with educational benefits.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
  • Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below.
  • Specific tasks, responsibilities, or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.
  • Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the general education and/ or special education teacher(s).
  • As assigned, supports students in the general education and pull-out rooms.
  • Assists in data collection related to student performance in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional domains.
  • Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Distribute and collect work, papers, and other materials for instruction.
  • Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
  • Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed and certified teachers.
  • Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
  • Alerts the general education and/ or special education teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
  • Serves as the chief source of information and assists substitute teachers assigned in the general education and/ or special education teacher's absence.
  • May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and additional forms of technology.
  • Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records required by federal, state, and District policies.
  • Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.
  • Assists in organizing learning environment; prepares and sets up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities; maintains instructional material and equipment.
  • Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation to and from school.
  • Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
  • Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students.
  • Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Attends any problem solving/IEP meeting and provides input as to the student’s progress for the purpose of maintaining a whole student approach to his/her education.
  • Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Education, Licensure, or Certification High School Diploma/GED required Paraprofessional Assessment completed successfully (if applicable) Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card BACKGROUND CHECKS New employee is required to obtain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety before first day of employment PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
  • This position occasionally requires lifting objects (up to 25 pounds).
  • This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentrating.
  • Local and in-state travel required.
  • Performs kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting activities in the performance of required daily activities Enjoy the benefits of being the best!
  • Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best.
  • We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities.
  • Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.
  • Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
  • Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
  • Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Ignite your career and apply today!
  • Ignite your desire to be the best!
  • At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
  • Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally.
  • We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit.
  • Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.
  • Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special.
  • The best performers ask others for support If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at careers@vertexeducation.com or 480-270-5438.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Training
  • Retirement Plans
  • Mentoring
  • Promotion Opportunities
  • Discounted Onsite Childcare
  • Paid Time-off
  • Student Enrollment Priority

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Legacy Traditional Schools

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional School, we’re in the business of changing kids’ lives, whether that be through teaching a science class, coaching a basketball team, serving a healthy lunch, or maintaining state-of-the-art facilities. And since we have a...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQChandler, AZ
Founded2006

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Market context

Arizona special education paraprofessional demand

Special education program paraprofessionals are commonly in demand in Arizona districts that need classroom support for students with individualized learning needs. This role is competitive because it combines student assistance, physical support, and compliance requirements, including a high school diploma or GED and a valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can handle lifting up to 25 pounds and assisting with self-help skills before applying.

Salary benchmark

$34,315 avg / yr

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Typical range: $32,240–$35,000 based on 53 active listings in Arizona

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