What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide - Mod to Severe Disabilities; Paraprofessional III position at Prescott Unified School District 1?
- 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
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.
JobID: 2970
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher/Classroom Aide
Support Staff/Teacher/Classroom Aide
Date Posted:
5/14/2026
5/14/2026
Location:
Abia Judd Elementary
Abia Judd Elementary
Date Available:
08/03/2026
08/03/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Open until filled
Para Pro III; Rise - Severe Autism, Mod-Severe Disabilities
10 month position - 6.5 hours/ day
$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:
** 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.
Salary : $11,196