Instructional Aide - Moderate - Severe Disabilities classroom; Paraprofessional III

- Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher/Classroom Aide - Date Posted:
10/19/2026 - Location:
Abia Judd Elementary - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
Open until filled - The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands. The employee may be required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to use the District approved physical restraint techniques when student restraint is required.
- High School diploma or GED AND An Associate's degree or higher OR
- Completed two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) from an accredited institution of higher education OR
- Obtained a passing score on one of the Arizona Department of Education approved **Para Pro assessments.
- Medical Insurance paid by PUSD (with option to purchase for family members): Five plans to choose from four are paid fully by PUSD, valued at $11,196.00 per year. The fifth is a buy-up medical insurance plan.
- Life Insurance ($50,000) with option to purchase additional for self and family
- Arizona State Retirement System*; district matches employee contributions (appx 12%)
- Generous PTO/Sick leave plan
- 12 month employees receive generous annual leave
| Instructional Aide - Moderate - Severe Disabilities classroom; Paraprofessional III | JobID: 3004 |
Para Pro III; RISE- Autism / Moderate / Severe Disabilities Classroom
10 month position - 6.5 hours/ day
$16.55-17.43/hour + benefits
$1,500 stipend for Specialized learning program
Includes $500.00 hiring bonus paid after working 3 months.
All P.U.S.D. employees must have an IVP fingerprint card.
Use this link to begin your application for a fingerprint clearance card . IVP Instructions
Para Pro requirements: In order to be eligible for a position as a Para Pro in P.U.S.D. prospective employee must meet ONE of the following:
** NOTICE: Please contact Denise Stevens at 928 445 5400 for information regarding Para Pro assessments.
All Full time (6 or more hours per day) PUSD employees receive the following benefits in addition to their salary or hourly pay.
*Candidates receiving Arizona State Retirement are welcome to apply. If selected for a posted position candidate may be employed through a third party employer, Educational Services, Inc.
**4-6 hour employees (20-29 hours a week):
PUSD will pay 50% of premiums for our Medical Insurance Plan.
Arizona State Retirement System; district matches employee contributions (appx 12%)
Generous sick leave plan
12 month employees receive generous annual leave
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