2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - LPN - North Canyon HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,106 - 44,303; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care LPN at North Canyon High School in Phoenix. This 9-month position requires 6.75 hours daily and reports to the School Nurse. Compensation is Grade 26, with licensing and clearances required.

Responsibilities include supporting students, monitoring health signs, and complying with care plans, while maintaining professional communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Criminal Background Clearance and Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance.

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 that may indicate a change in condition.
• Provide 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 the program.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with handicapped students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care LPN

Location

North Canyon High School

Employment Status

Non Interim Position

Schedule

9 months, 6.75 hours per day

Compensation

Grade 26, $27.37 per hour

Assignment Dates

08/03/2026 – 05/27/2027

Reporting To

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 that may be indicative of a change in the patient's condition.
• Provide 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 the 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.

Continuing Education / Training

Not specified.

Clearances

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

Additional Information

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, 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, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Fingerprint application: www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint