Paraeducator

Job overview

Paraeducator is an onsite, full-time role in Tucson, AZ, paying $18–$19.50 per hour depending on experience. The position supports students and teachers at Compass High School, a self-paced alternative high school. The paraeducator helps students make steady academic progress by providing classroom support, encouragement, and learning activities. The role models positive adult behavior and contributes to an interactive classroom environment.

What you'll do

• Respect and appropriately challenge adolescents
• model positive adult roles
• help maintain an interactive classroom
• communicate professionally with staff
• implement activities that support exploration and learning
• participate in continuing education and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paraeducator

compass high school

tucson az

onsite

full-time

$18–$19.50/hr

monday–friday

7:50 a.m.–4:50 p.m.

high school students

classroom support

student learning

paid training

no prior experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan
• paid time off including vacation, sick time, and public holidays
• family leave
• training and development
• paid training with advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Schedule is 7:50 a.m.–4:50 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requires 60 or more college credit hours, an associate degree, or equivalent experience; CPR or first aid certification and an Arizona fingerprint clearance card must be obtained upon hire. No prior experience is required. After-school activities and overnight trips may be possible.

About the employer

Compass High School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.