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A Playground Designer is responsible for planning, designing, and creating safe, engaging, and accessible play spaces for children. They consider factors such as safety regulations, age-appropriate equipment, materials, and site conditions. Playground Designers often collaborate with landscape architects, engineers, and clients to bring creative and functional play areas to life. Their goal is to promote physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive development through well-designed play environments.

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Successful Playground Designers typically possess a background in landscape architecture, environmental design, or a related field, with strong skills in spatial planning, safety standards, and creative concept development. They routinely use CAD software, 3D modeling tools, and may require certifications in playground safety, such as those from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Outstanding candidates excel in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving to address client needs and regulatory requirements. These competencies ensure safe, engaging play spaces tailored to diverse users and compliant with all applicable standards and guidelines.

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Playground Designers often encounter challenges such as balancing creative vision with safety regulations, accommodating a wide range of ages and abilities, and working within set budgets or site constraints. Overcoming these obstacles requires a combination of technical expertise and close collaboration with clients, engineers, regulatory agencies, and construction teams. Successful designers stay current on safety standards, incorporate inclusive and accessible play elements, and use innovative materials or layouts to maximize available space. By approaching projects with flexibility and clear communication, Playground Designers can deliver solutions that are both imaginative and functional.

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Infographic showing various Playground Designer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $77,485 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Paraprofessional I or II - Wildflower Accelerated Academy 26/27 SY

Avondale Elementary School District

Avondale, AZ • On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Paraprofessional I or II
I. General Description:
To support students and staff in maintaining appropriate activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. The paraprofessional may work in a general education classroom setting and/or in an exceptional student classroom setting. The Paraprofessional I or II may include the following roles:
 




Interventionist
Alternative Classroom Placement (ACP)
Library Assistant
Student/Cluster Specific
 



II. Qualifications:
 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Successful completion para educator assessment, 60 college credits (100 level orhigher), or an Associate's degree
3. Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (preferred)
4. General clerical experience (preferred)
5. Must be able to push, pull, or lift weights of at least 30 pounds
6. Must be proficient in the use of the English language, both verbal and written
7. First Aid and CPR certification (can be obtained by the district)
8. Must be able to pass a background check upone employment
9. Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
 








III. Duties and Responsibilities:
 

1. Assists in executing the daily and long range lesson planning
2. Conducts learning exercises with individual children or small groups of children, in program related activities
3. Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with each other
4. Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
5. Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary
6. Assists with supervision of children in the classroom, playground, and/or cafeteria
7. Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas
8. Assists in the preparation and the collection of educational materials such
as bulletin boards, charts, audio-visuals, seatwork, dittos, flash cards, etc.
9. Attends in-service activities designed to help with instruction
10. Prepares and administers reading, math and language assessment testing to students as necessary
11. Tutors students as may be necessary
12. Maintains files and records as directed
13. Performs other related duties as assigned
 













IV. Additional Duties and Responsibilities specific for Library Assistant:
 

1. Responsible for circulation and shelving of all library materials, including textbooks
2. Maintain the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays
3. Assists in receiving and processing materials selected for purchase
4. Informs teachers and students of overdue books on a regular basis
5. Makes repairs on damaged books
6. Collaborates with site staff to identify materials for specific units or projects
7. Completes inventory of library materials
8. Maintains the overall operation of the library
 







Reports To: Principal
Calendar: 10 Months; 29.5hrs/week
Salary: Classified Hourly Salary Schedule
 







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