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Cross Country Education
Special Education Aide
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,539 / year median in Arizona
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Ready to help students grow and succeed? Cross Country Education is seeking a Special Education Aide to work alongside teachers and support staff in a collaborative middle school environment in Buckeye, AZ, helping students with autism succeed in the classroom and beyond throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Position Overview Provide daily classroom and behavioral support to middle school students in a specialized autism/STRIDE program. Assist students with academic, social, behavioral, and functional activities while reinforcing individualized learning and support plans. Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Remain flexible to support different classrooms or assignments based on student and program needs. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required, plus one of the following: Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment 60 college credit hours Associate degree Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Current CPR/First Aid Certification Experience working with students with special needs, particularly autism, behavioral needs, or special education, preferred Why Join Cross Country Education?