2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care CNA - Paradise Valley HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,108; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Arizona is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care CNA to provide support to medically fragile students. This role involves administering first aid, assisting with mobility, and collaborating with educational staff for effective implementation of IEPs. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in a similar role. This position offers a salary of $17.50 per hour on a 9-month term basis.

Qualifications

• Must have job-related experience.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to medically fragile students.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance.
• Assist with mobility needs of students.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating standard office equipment

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Medical Technician certification

Patient Care Technician certification

Job description

SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care CNA

Location: Paradise Valley High School

Term: 9 months, 6.75 hours/day (08/03/2026 - 05/27/2027)

Grade: 17; Salary: $17.50/hour

Position Type: Non-Interim

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant - Personal Care CNA is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting medically fragile students one on one; providing for their special health care needs; assisting the teacher with small group instruction; and collaborating with the nurse to meet student's educational goals. This job reports to RN for Special Program.

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.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children’s daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assists students with mobility concerns (e.g., wheelchair transfers, bus loading and unloading, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collaborates with the nurse for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and/or complying with care plan.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g., teachers, parents, counselors, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students for the purpose of providing assistance and ensuring their safety.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

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: Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge: Basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); reading a variety of manuals; writing documents following prescribed formats; presenting information to others; solving practical problems; instructional procedures and practices; age‑appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development; behavior of first aid and CPR.

Ability: Scheduling activities; gathering and/or collating data; using job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; operating equipment using standardized methods; working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent problem solving; analyzing issues and creating action plans; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Requires roughly 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. Minimal temperature variations; exposure to potential injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Medical Technician
• Patient Care Technician

Continuing Education/Training

Maintains certificates and/or licenses.

Clearances

Criminal background clearance.

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Website: www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt.

EEO Statement

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.