Associate, Instructional Special Education (Student Specific 1:1) (Trailside Point)

Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy in Laveen, Arizona seeks an Associate, Instructional Special Education (Student Specific 1:1) to support teachers and students in the classroom under supervision. This role involves assisting with planned activities, preparing instructional materials, and supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and meals.

The ideal candidate will have CPI/restraint certification, CPR/First Aid training, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators.
• CPI/restraint certification, First aid and CPR training completed at first available offering by District.
• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assists the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; use of copy machines and computers.
• Maintains individual student records.
• Supervises students at arrival and dismissal, in classroom and lunchroom.
• Presents subject matter to students using various methods under supervision of teacher.
• Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Supports special education student per individualized education program.

Skills

Communication skills

CPI certification

First Aid/CPR training

Office equipment/software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copy machines

Job description

Associate, Instructional Special Education (Student Specific 1:1) (Trailside Point)

Laveen Elementary School District Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy - Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Associate, Instructional Special Education (Student Specific 1:1) (Trailside Point)

Laveen Elementary School District Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy - Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Laveen Elementary School District

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification, First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course completed at first available offering by District.High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, professional staff to whom assigned.

JOB GOAL:

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs students under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assists the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Assists in supervising students at arrival and dismissal, in the classroom, lunchroom.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Supports special education student in accordance with individualized education program.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintain a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software, and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten-month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Part Time Employee Benefits: in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time (FTE .7375)

Salary: $17.81 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone: [phone] x3010
• Email: [e-mail]

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