2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care RN - Paradise Valley HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,630 - 52,170; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Phoenix seeks a SPED Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care Registered Nurse to provide care for special needs students. This role requires a valid RN license and a commitment to supporting IEP requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with student care, documenting health information, and collaborating with educational staff to ensure a safe learning environment. Minimum two years of relevant nursing experience is required. The position is full-time, 9 months, 6.75 hours/day, offering a pay rate of $32.23/hour.

Qualifications

• Two years recent experience in public nursing, pediatric or emergency settings.
• Current professional nursing license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of the student according to their care plan.
• Document nursing care and participate in meetings for health data.
• Respond to emergency situations to maintain safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment tools

Office equipment operation

Record keeping

Pediatric disease assessment

Knowledge of health mandates

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Medical software applications

Job description

SPED Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care Registered Nurse

Location: Paradise Valley High School

Duration: 9 months, 6.75 hours/day

Grade: 31 / Step 31

Pay: $32.23/hour

Position Type: Non-Interim

Employment Period: 08/03/2026 - 05/27/2027

Purpose Statement

The Personal Care Registered Nurse is responsible for the care of an individual student. The exact needs of the student will be discussed in the interview. They are required to hold a valid RN license and will work with the Special Education Department to ensure all IEP requirements are followed.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the care of the student in accordance with the student's care plan.
• Maintain information about the health and developmental status of students.
• Support nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing action unique to student’s needs.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Document nursing care via computer program.
• Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g., staff, district, IEPs, 504’s, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering medical and health-related data/information required to perform functions related to student.
• Report student/school health and safety status to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel/agency for resolution.
• Maintain current knowledge in the area of specialization.
• Support goals and objectives of the school and district.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Apply nursing assessment tools.
• Operate standard office equipment, including personal computers and pertinent software applications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Perform age appropriate application of the nursing process; epidemiological nursing framework for pediatric influences in the school setting (e.g., socio-demographic and other societal impacts).
• Assess common pediatric diseases/processes (e.g., chronic health conditions, birth defects).
• Understand federal and state mandates relating to school health services/practices.
• Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; establish and maintain constructive relationships, adapt to changing work priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit tact and patience.
• Perform age appropriate pediatric and adolescent physical/behavioral assessments; follow school nurse policies and practice as dictated by state and district guidelines.
• Apply appropriate nursing theory as a basis for decision-making in school nursing practice.

Responsibility

Working under limited supervision using the Scope and Standards of Practice for School Nursing; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Minimum two years recent experience in a public nursing medical, pediatric or emergency room setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Equivalency

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

• Current professional nursing license
• Current CPR certification
• Arizona Nursing Certification or
• National School Nurse Certification (to be acquired within three years of hire)

Clearances

• Continuing Education/Training

Continuing Education/Training

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

Other

FLSA Status - 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.