Classroom/Student Aide (10454)

Roosevelt School District 66; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District 66 seeks a Classroom/Student Aide to support students with personal health and learning tasks in the John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry. The role involves assisting teachers, guiding students between facilities, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CPR/First Aid certificates. Prior experience with special needs students is preferred. This is an hourly, nine-month position with district benefits as per policy.

Qualifications

• Assists students with personal health and learning tasks in classroom settings.
• Supports teachers as needed and follows district policies.
• Communicates with parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist preschool and elementary students with personal health and hygiene tasks.
• Guide students to and from facilities; monitor conduct and take attendance.
• Complete written reports and assist with clerical duties.
• Assist students with feeding, toileting, dressing, positioning with equipment.
• Maintain room cleanliness and sanitize surfaces as needed.
• Support students with IEPs and learning tasks in class.

Skills

Student assistance

Special needs support

Safety awareness

First aid/CPR readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certificates

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff - School Based
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry

Title

Classroom/Student Aide

Classification

Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

Reports To

Principal

Summary

To assist students in school classrooms with personal health, hygiene and learning tasks and to provide assistance to Teachers as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists pre-school and elementary school students in school classrooms with personal health and hygiene training and individual assistance as needed; aidsTeachers as requested; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Guides students to and from school facilities and classrooms; monitors students and assists in maintaining good student conduct; takes attendance and enters data into tracking system.
• Documents special issues and problems and assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties, copying and record keeping as needed.
• Assists students with hygiene and self-help skills such as feeding, toileting and dressing.
• Assists special-needs students with individual positioning and movement with various pieces of assistive equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and other equipment according to their needs.
• Cleans and sanitizes rooms, surfaces, toys and other areas as needed.
• Assists students with learning tasks and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Enforces District policies and rules of conduct, and reports behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
• Transports equipment and supplies for special needs students and assures delivery to teachers.
• Monitor and assist students during meal and recess periods.
• Maintain schedule established by supervising teacher.
• Use a variety of activities and materials approved by the supervising teacher.
• Work effectively with general and special education teachers.
• Supervise students as assigned by principal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency.

Licenses or Certifications

CPR and First Aide certificates for infants, children and adults.

Experience

Experience in working with severely handicapped students or young adults is preferred as well as experience working with learning disabled individuals.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skill in assisting children and special needs students. Skill in reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems. Skill in maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions. Skill in using courtesy and respect in providing personal services to students. Skill in performing first aid and CPR. Skill in closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers and others.

Working Conditions

The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate.The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Terms of Employment

Nine-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

Evaluation

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.