Job Details
Instructional Aide - Mod to Severe Disabilities; Paraprofessional III (2 vacancies)
2026-07-14 Prescott Unified School District Prescott,AZ
Description:
$16.55-17.43/hour + benefits
$2,000.00 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 you 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:
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.
Attachment(s):
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher/Classroom Aide
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Para Pro III; Rise - Severe Autism, Mod-Severe Disabilities
- 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.
$16.55-17.43/hour + benefits
$2,000.00 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 you 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:
- 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.
All Full time (6 or more hours per day) PUSD employees receive the following benefits in addition to their salary or hourly pay.
- 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
*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.
Attachment(s):
- Paraprofessional III.docx