Paraprofessional

Job Title:

Paraprofessional

Pay Range:

Based On Experience

Job Description:

Paraprofessional| Full-Time | Goodyear, AZ | $1000 Retention Bonus| In-Person

About the Role

As a Paraprofessional with Estrella Day School, you’ll work alongside certified special education teachers to provide individualized academic, behavioral, and daily living support to students with unique needs.

Our students have a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and physical and intellectual disabilities. You’ll be part of a collaborative classroom team that uses research-based practices, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), therapeutic approaches, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to help each student grow academically, socially, and independently.

This is a school-based position working on-site at our private special education day school in Goodyear, Arizona.

Why Join Us

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
• Supportive and collaborative school-based environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with unique needs
• Work alongside experienced special education professionals as part of a dedicated classroom team

What You’ll Do

• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction, behavioral needs, and individualized student goals
• Implement lessons and activities as directed by the teacher or classroom lead, including independent work, small-group instruction, special projects, and discrete trials
• Follow individualized behavioral supports and behavior intervention plans
• Assist students with classroom routines, transitions, and activities of daily living as needed
• Collect and document academic and behavioral data as directed by the classroom teacher
• Implement behavior strategies aligned with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Provide individualized support to help students participate successfully in classroom activities and instruction
• Collaborate with teachers, learning coaches, therapists, and other members of the educational team to support student success

What We’re Looking For

Must Have

• Ability to work on-site at Estrella Day School in Goodyear, Arizona
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a special education classroom team
• Ability to follow teacher-directed academic and behavioral support plans
• Ability to assist students with academic, behavioral, and daily living needs
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds

Preferred

• Previous paraprofessional or learning coach experience
• Experience providing academic or behavioral support to students with disabilities
• Experience working with students with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or physical/intellectual disabilities
• Familiarity with ABA, PBIS, behavior intervention plans, or other evidence-based behavioral supports

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.