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Classified Positions:

Wages reflect starting salary range for each position.  Credit may be given for up to five years of applicable work experience.

Full time (6 hours/day +) employees are eligible for insurance coverage the 1st of the month after they begin work.  Other benefits (paid holidays, vacation and sick time) are possible upon completion of probation.

The information listed for each position is not a complete description of all duties for that position.

Apache Junction Unified School District is a smoke free work environment.

Unless otherwise stated, these positions are posted until filled

Para-Educator - Title I - Superstition Mountain Elementary School - $9.21 - $11.22 per hour (Range 6) depending on years of related experience. 7.5 hours per day. Temporary position end May 21, 2009. Works under supervision to perform any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher of elementary or secondary school by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts. Prepares various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Assist teacher with updating and maintaining accurate student records. Assists with clerical duties. Assists with testing of students as needed. Maintains inventory of Title I materials. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required in addition to an AA Degree, 60 college credits or passed Para Pro Test minimum score of 459 points.

To apply:
On our website go back to the homepage then to Employment, How to Apply, scroll down and click on Certified or Classified application and you can download the application and print. Then follow the instructions below to fax, mail or drop off the application.

An accurate, legible application must be submitted to the Human Resources Office, by Noon on the above mentioned closing dates. Only the applicants who appear to most closely match the specific requirements for each position will be invited to participate in an interview.

PICK UP or DROP OFF: District Office reception desk between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MAIL or FAX: Applications, supporting information and Resumes may be submitted to the Human Resources Department at 1575 W. Southern Avenue, Suite 2, Apache Junction, Arizona, 85220, or faxed to 480-983-5262. 

E-MAIL: To e-mail your certified resume, please submit to bgoodwin@ajusd.org and specify the position for which you are applying. To e-mail your classified resume, please submit to tbermea@ajusd.org and specify the position for which you are applying. 

Please Note - We are unable to open some e-mail attachments.  Please include your application information in the original text of the e-mail.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Certified and Classified Candidates:  If you are interested in substitute teaching, please pick up a substitute teaching application packet from the District Office Reception area.  We are also accepting applications for Substitute Nurses and Substitute Special Education Aides.  Substitute teachers earn $95.00 + per day depending on length of service with this District.   Substitute aides earn $70.00 per day. Substitute RN - $127 and Substitute LPN $115 per day.

For certification information click on - Arizona Department of Education Web Site

About our hiring process:
Your application will be reviewed for legibility and accuracy. References may be contacted. Your application will be entered into the system and placed on file for up to one year for certified applications and 6 months for classified applications.  You may update your application at any time during this period. 

Once you have successfully completed the paper screening process, you may be contacted for a screening interview at the time an opening is available.  Only those applicants who appear to most closely match the specific requirements of the available position will be invited to participate in an interview.

VERY IMPORTANT - Please be sure your application is thoroughly completed.  Applications which are illegible, not signed or are missing information will not be considered.

All candidates must agree to submit to a thorough background check and fingerprinting per District policy and Arizona law.  Drug testing is required for all Transportation Department employees.