K–12 Special Education Paraprofessional

Job overview

The K–12 Special Education Paraprofessional role is onsite in Tempe, AZ, and pays $15.75–$18.75 per hour. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., for a 10-month position from August through May, with paid school breaks. Accel is a nonprofit serving children and young adults with special needs through educational, therapeutic, vocational, behavioral, life-skills, and transitional services. Working with classroom teachers, the paraprofessional supports students’ learning, communication, physical, and behavioral needs. The role helps students build independence and work toward IEP goals while supporting classroom instruction, transitions, personal care, and accurate progress documentation.

What you'll do

• Support students one-on-one or in small groups
• help students practice emotional regulation and social skills and work toward academic goals in their IEPs
• follow behavior intervention plans under guidance
• record real-time progress, observations, and behaviors
• prepare and maintain classroom centers, stations, and instructional materials
• assist with hygiene and toileting, meal preparation and prescribed feeding programs, and transitions
• collaborate with the classroom teacher on lesson plans and paperwork.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

k–12 special education paraprofessional

special education

student support

individualized education programs

behavior intervention plans

classroom support

accel

tempe az

$15.75–$18.75/hr

monday–friday

8 am–3 pm

10-month position

paid school breaks

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and supplemental insurance options
• paid time off and paid sick leave
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• health savings account options
• paid school breaks.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, age 18 or older, and a fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one; employment is contingent on a background check. Paraprofessionals must successfully complete QBS Safety Care Crisis Intervention Training. Benefits include health insurance, life and supplemental insurance options, PTO and paid sick leave, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and HSA options.

About the employer

Accel is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.