Early Childhood Special Education Aide

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers by working with individual students or small groups to help them reach classroom and individual goals. This role involves assisting with routine activities, supervising students, and helping with instructional tasks under the teacher's guidance.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (and a 4-hour Wednesday shift).

Qualifications

• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep certifications current.
• Must obtain Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
• Checks class work, grades papers and supervises testing as assigned by the teacher.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help for substitutes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Alerts the classroom teacher to any problems.
• Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality of information.
• Participates in in-service training programs as required.
• Assists students with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
• Meets students at the bus each morning and accompanies to the bus in the afternoon.
• Assists students with wash-up and toilet routines, including diaper changes.
• Operates and cares for classroom equipment and assistive technology.
• Assists with student supervision in all school settings.
• Refers all parent questions to the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Ability to stand long periods

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Background clearance

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers by working with individual students or small groups to help them reach classroom and individual goals. This role involves assisting with routine activities, supervising students, and helping with instructional tasks under the teacher's guidance.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with hours from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (and a 4-hour Wednesday shift).