Special Ed Paraprofessional

Date Posted	November 07, 2026
Industry	K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Sonoran Science Academy Tucson Elementary, a STEM public charter school, provides a rigorous, college prep, STEM-focused education through a challenging comprehensive curriculum and continuous assessment. We are committed to nurturing a school community where students are inspired and staff are encouraged to grow professionally and collaborate. We have an opening for an Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students with special needs inside and outside their general education classrooms as dictated by their Individualized Education Plans.
• Assisting individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers, including helping students get started and meeting organizational needs.
• Providing instructional support for small groups or individuals while the teacher works with other students.
• Providing interventions and tutoring as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assisting the ESS teacher and administrators in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assisting the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Carrying out instructional programs designed by the teacher.

Qualifications:

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain).
• High School diploma or GED.
• One of the following:
  • An associate’s degree or higher;
  • 60 or more credit hours at an accredited institution (100 level coursework and above);
  • Or a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, ACT WorkKeys, or Master Teacher’s ParaEducator Learning Network).

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Location & Shift Times:

• Sonoran Science Academy Tucson Elementary, Tucson, AZ.
• Monday through Friday up to 30 hours per week within the hours of 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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