Paraprofessional – Special Education Program Support

Paraprofessional – Special Education Program Support JobID: 1124 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Special Education Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Town & Country K-8 School Date Available: 08/04/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives. #7032, 7265, 6154, 7600 When applying for a Paraprofessional position, please be advised that the applicant's preferred position/site will be given preference; however, following a successful team interview and reference check, the District may extend the applicant a job offer(s) at different school site(s) or different paraprofessional position(s), based on district needs. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent An Associate's Degree or 60 college credits or State/Local ParaPro Assessment test required Previous experience working with youth preferred Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Ability to participate in the District's Medicaid program KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of accepted behavior management techniques and practices working with persons with disabilities. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address challenges related to special education services. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports, to monitor students, work with and secure the cooperation of students. Knowledge of all basic first aid methods, including CPR. Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the aid of children with special needs. Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students with disabilities. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level. Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures. Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the classroom teacher and building Administrator, assist in planning classroom activities and student learning for students with disabilities so they may reach their highest potential within the academic setting. Assist in planning the day's activity. Assist in identifying areas of need related to the program. Assist in the development, planning, and implementation of the program. Assist students in classroom activities to maximize inclusion and learning. Work one-on-one and in small groups with students on sp…