Paraeducator I

Paraeducator I Kingman Unified School District #20 Manzanita Elementary - Kingman, Arizona This job is also posted in Kingman Unified School District 20 Job Details

Job ID:

5628018

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Summary/Objective Paraeducator I - Employees in this classification work within the designated preschool or kindergarten classroom(s), performing instructional and clerical support functions under the supervision of the classroom teacher(s). Paraeducator I positions exist within the District's elementary schools. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Responding to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner Instructing, within close proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher Assisting students with various physical, emotional and educational needs adhering to guidelines of student I.E.P Assisting with assessments, grading papers and completing records under the supervision of the certified teacher Distributing and collecting workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction Copying, collating and filing worksheets and requested documents Developing and creating bulletin boards, signs, borders and classroom displays Operating and caring for equipment used for instructional purposes Assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch/breakfast periods, field trips, crossing guard, bus assistant, after school activities, school gate duty Alerting the teacher to any problem or special information about a student Maintaining the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed Maintaining knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules Performing related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner Other Duties This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a school environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to see, talk and hear Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Regularly reach with hands and arms Regularly lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds Position Type/Expected Hours of Work At-Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours. These are 9-month, 30-hour per week positions. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The employee will work 7.5 hours per day Monday through Thursday during core business hours. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent AA degree, 60 college credits from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam (ParaPro) Preferred Education and Experience Working with students or children. Required Certifications/Licenses May require First Aid/CPR certification and/or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$15.15 to $15.15 Per Hour Welcome to Manzanita Elementary Principal's Message "Welcome to Manzanita Elementary School! Manzanita Elementary School has always been regarded as a premier school, earning numerous state-level accolades. We're very proud of this longstanding tradition of excellence, and we welcome you to our school's website. Some of our recent awards have included: Exemplary School 1999-2000 A-Plus School 2001-2002 Performing Plus School 2007-2008 Excelling School 2008-2010 A School 2010-2019 Our staffs' dedicated efforts, coupled with strong community and parental support, contribute to our overall success, positive reputation, and consistent achievement. We are very proud of our tradition of excellence, and we strongly feel that our school is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. Manzanita is an all-day kindergarten through 5th grade school with an established team of outstanding educators who are truly committed to our 790 students. We are also a proud member of Kingman Unified School District #20 in Kingman, Arizona. Manzanita Elementary School offers many rigorous academic programs that are designed to address the individual differences and needs of our students. We offer self-contained accelerated/gifted classrooms in first through fifth grade and a magnet program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. As you navigate around our website, you will see students developing their talents and skills through participation in choir, drama, band, Art Masters, student council, in-school interventions, after-school tutoring, chess, yearbook, and garden club. We believe that every child can learn and that children learn best when there is a strong partnership between parents and teachers. We encourage you to explore Manzanita School's website and become familiar with all that we offer. We welcome your involvement and participation in our great school and look forward to working with you and your child as we strive toward an academically successful year. Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required