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

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); Sur place; USD 31 106 - 44 303; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Paradise Valley Unified School District is hiring an Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care – Licensed Practical Nurse for Copper Canyon Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona. This non-interim position involves providing emotional and physical care for students, maintaining communication with the school nurse, and assisting with individual care plans. Previous experience with severely handicapped children and a current LPN license are required. The position offers 6.5 hours/day over 9 months at a rate of $27.37/hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with severely handicapped children.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Observe, record, and report to the school nurse the condition of the student.
• 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.

Connaissances

Effective communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Overview

Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care - Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Copper Canyon Elementary School

Hours: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade/Step: 26/Step 24, $27.37/hour

Status: Non-Interim Position

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

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

Licenses, Testing & Certifications

• Required: 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.
• Testing/Certificates: As applicable per district requirements.
• Continuing Education / Training: As required by the district and state.

Additional Information

• 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.