2026-2027 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care HQ - Whispering Wind

Young World Physical Education

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and optional Dental/Vision

Paid Sick/Personal Time

ASRS benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Instructional Assistant/Personal Care HQ in Phoenix, Arizona, to support special needs students in their daily educational activities. Responsibilities include following educational plans, assisting with personal care, and interacting with various healthcare professionals. The position requires a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. This role demands significant physical activity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with special needs.
Ability to follow educational and behavior plans.
Skills in maintaining cleanliness and personal care.

Responsibilities

Assist special-needs students according to plans.
Communicate with teachers and health care professionals.
Document student daily activities and progress.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Maintaining accurate records

Physical restraint practices

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPI Certificate

Job description

2026-2027 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care HQ - Whispering Wind

Paradise Valley USD 69 Whispering Wind Academy – Phoenix, Arizona (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 5685363

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Instructional Assistant/Personal Care HQ – Special Education

Location: Whispering Wind Academy

Duration: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade: 17, $17.50/hour

Position Type: Non‑Interim

Dates: 8/3/2026 – 5/27/2027

Benefits: ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, Medical and optional Dental/Vision

Highly Qualified (HQ) requirements:

HS Diploma or GED and one of the following:
60 postsecondary hours of college coursework; or
AA degree; or
Passing of ParaPro Assessment
Additional assessment options:
- ETS Parapro Assessment (https://www.ets.org/parapro)
- ACT Workkeys (http://www.act.org)
- The Master Teacher Para Educator (http://www.masterteacher.com/ParaEducator-PD-Now)

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care is performed to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with special-need students one‑on‑one, following educational and specific behavioral plans, and reporting students’ daily activities.

This job reports to Teacher and/or Site Administrator.

Essential Functions

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.

Communicates with teachers and a variety of health care professionals (e.g., Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Documents student’s daily activities (e.g., behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student hourly activities.

Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.

Implements under the supervision of the assigned teacher behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference;and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g., math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom(s) and/or workplace; and ensuring students’ success.

Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de‑escalating situations outside the classroom.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions include adhering to safety practices, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and physical restraint practices.

Knowledge required includes basic math, reading manuals, writing documents, understanding multi‑step written and oral instructions; specific knowledge includes age‑appropriate activities with high‑risk youth, grammar and punctuation, methods of instruction and training.

Abilities include scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; using job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others, work with data, and maintain effective working relationships, communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and rapport with students, employees, and community; problem‑solving with moderate complexity.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and having continual opportunities to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; 50% sitting, 25% walking, 25% standing; exposure to risk of injury; clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job‑related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPI Certificate (Continuing Education/Training)

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status – Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

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