2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - Desert Shadows MS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Personal Care LPN for Special Education at Desert Shadows Middle School. This 9-month, 7.5-hour-per-day position (10/23/2026–5/27/2027) reports to the school nurse and requires a current LPN license. The role includes supporting the student with care per the care plan and assisting other students as needed in the program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with severely handicapped children.
• Effective communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Observe, record, and report to the school nurse the condition of the student including signs and symptoms, which may be indicative of a change in the patient's condition.
• Provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the student.
• Assist in the care of the student in accordance with the student's care plan.
• Assist as needed with other students in program.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Instructional Assistant/Personal Care LPN - Special Education

Location: Desert Shadows Middle School

9 months, 7.5 hours per day

Grade 26/Step 24: $27.37 per hour

Non-Interim Position

Dates: 10/23/2026 - 5/27/2027

This job reports to School Nurse. This job requires employee to ride to and from school with the student.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Observe, record, and report to the school nurse the condition of the student including signs and symptoms, which may be indicative of a change in the patient's condition.
• Provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the student.
• Assist in the care of the student in accordance with the student's care plan.
• Assist as needed with other students in program.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience

Previous experience working with severely handicapped children Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse

Clearances

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint

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 NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.