Education Assistant - Special Needs Inclusion

Catalina Foothills School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Catalina Foothills School District in Arizona seeks a paraprofessional to assist under supervision of certified staff and the program director, supporting students with special needs in a regular classroom.

At Canyon View Elementary School, the 33.5-hour week (0.8375 FTE) position pays $19.81–$21.03 per hour DOE for 10 months. Qualifications include an associate degree (preferred), six months’ experience with special needs students, and CPR/First Aid plus fingerprint clearance within one year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; six months of experience with children that have special needs.
• Must possess or obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona DPS; CPR and First Aid certificates required within one year of hire.
• Must be willing to support feeding and toileting of students with training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting.
• Work under supervision of certified teaching staff and Program Director or physical therapist.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Catalina Foothills School District in Arizona seeks a paraprofessional to assist under supervision of certified staff and the program director, supporting students with special needs in a regular classroom.

At Canyon View Elementary School, the 33.5-hour week (0.8375 FTE) position pays $19.81–$21.03 per hour DOE for 10 months. Qualifications include an associate degree (preferred), six months’ experience with special needs students, and CPR/First Aid plus fingerprint clearance within one year.