2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - North Ranch ES

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,309 - 27,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS

Paid Sick/Personal Time

Medical and optional Dental/Vision

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position involves supporting special-needs students, adapting classroom activities, and maintaining student hygiene. Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED, with CPR and First Aid certifications preferred. The role offers benefits and operates on a 9-month term with an hourly rate of $16.99 for 6.5 hours per day. Apply if you have experience in special education and a passion for supporting students.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with special-needs students.
• Ability to adapt and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Strong communication skills with health care professionals.
• Familiarity with IEP objectives and behavioral plans.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program with special-needs students.
• Communicate with teachers and health care professionals.
• Document student's daily activities and behaviors.
• Implement behavioral plans under teacher supervision.

Skills

Multiple task management

Adhering to safety practices

Preparing and maintaining records

Physical restraint practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPI Certificate

Job description

2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - North Ranch ES

Paradise Valley USD 69 North Ranch ES - Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5688475

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: 6.5 hrs/day

Job Description

SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care

Location: North Ranch Elementary School

Term: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade Level and Pay: Grade 16, $16.99/hour

Employment: Non-Interim Position

Dates: 08/03/2026 - 05/27/2027

Benefits: ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, Medical and optional Dental/​Vision

Requirement: HS Diploma or GED

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with special‑need students one‑on‑one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students' daily activities.

This job reports to Teacher and/or Site Administrator

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.

Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.

Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g., Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Documents student's daily activities (e.g., behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.

Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Models conversation, manners, clean‑up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g., math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work place; and ensuring students' success.

Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de‑escalating situations outside the classroom.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

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: required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies include adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; physical restraint practices.

KNOWLEDGE: required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies include age‑appropriate activities when working with high‑risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY: required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; use job‑related equipment. Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job‑related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and having continual opportunity to impact organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine‑finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience: Job‑related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

CPI Certificate

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint

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.

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