2026/27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - LPN - Copper Canyon ES

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - LPN for Copper Canyon Elementary School. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and experience working with severely handicapped children. Responsibilities include providing support to students, observing their conditions, and assisting in emotional and physical care. A current license as a practical nurse is required. Working hours are 6.5 hours a day for nine months, with a pay rate of $27.37/hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with severely handicapped children.
• Effective communication skills.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students and staff.
• Observe and report the condition of the student to the nurse.
• Provide emotional and physical comfort to the student.
• Assist in care according to the student’s care plan.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with severely handicapped children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2026/27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - LPN - Copper Canyon ES

Paradise Valley USD 69 Copper Canyon ES - Scottsdale, Arizona

Job ID: 5660972

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care - Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Copper Canyon Elementary School

9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade 26/Step 24, $27.37/hour

Non-Interim Position

Dates: 08/01/2026 - 05/27/2027

This job reports to Elementary School Nurse

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.

Qualifications

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

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

Position Type

6.5 hrs/day

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Location Map

15002 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032