Position Type:
CLASSIFIED HOURLY (NON-EXEMPT)/PARAPROFESSIONAL I OR II
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy
Paraprofessional I or II
I. General Description: To support students and staff in maintaining appropriate activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. The paraprofessional may work in a general education classroom setting and/or in an exceptional student classroom setting. The Paraprofessional I or II may include the following roles:
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Interventionist
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Alternative Classroom Placement (ACP)
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Library Assistant
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Student/Cluster Specific
II. Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level or higher), or an Associate's degree
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Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
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General clerical experience (preferred)
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Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
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Must be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written
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First Aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
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Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
III. Duties and Responsibilities for all Paraprofessionals:
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Assists in executing the daily and long range lesson planning
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Conducts learning exercises with individual children or small groups of children, in program related activities
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Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with each other
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Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
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Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
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Assists with supervision of children in the classroom, playground, and/or cafeteria
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Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
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Assists in the preparation and the collection of educational materials such as bulletin boards, charts, audio-visuals, seatwork, dittos, flash cards, etc.
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Attends in-service activities designed to help with instruction
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Prepares and administers reading, math and language assessment testing to students as necessary
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Tutors students as may be necessary
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Maintains files and records as directed
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Performs other related duties as assigned
IV. Additional Duties and Responsibilities specific for Library Assistant:
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Responsible for circulation and shelving of all libraray materials, including textbooks
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Maintain the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
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Assists in receiving and processing materials selected for purchase
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Informs teachers and students of overdue books on a regular basis
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Makes repairs on damaged books
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Collaborates with site staff to identify materials for specific units or projects
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Completes inventory of library materials
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Maintains the overall operation of the library
Reports To: Classroom Teacher and/or Administration
Terms of Employment: 10 Months, 29.5 hours per week
Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires at least 3 supervisory references.
Primary Location: Centerra Mirage
Salary Range: Classified Salary Schedule / Per Year
Shift Type: Part-Time
Attachment(s):
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2026-27_classified_hourly_salary_schedule.pdf
