Education Specialist - Inclusive Education - Cottonwood (5380)

Cottonwood Elementary School; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Elementary School in Casa Grande, Arizona is seeking an Education Specialist - Inclusive Education to support the success of students with special needs and relieve teachers of clerical tasks. The role involves adapting activities, administering assessments, assisting students with daily care, and attending IEP meetings while collaborating with teachers and families to implement targeted instructional plans.

The position is a 10-month, full-time school-year role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Administers tests.
• Assists special education students requiring daily care (e.g. toileting, feeding).
• Attends Individual Education Program meetings with assigned student(s).
• Confers with teachers and/or parents as required.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans across reading, math, language, etc.
• Instructs students individually or in small groups.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student files/records and grades.

Skills

English communication

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Education Specialist - Inclusive Education - Cottonwood (5380)

Casa Grande Elementary School District Cottonwood Elementary School - Casa Grande, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Casa Grande Elementary School District 4

Job Details

Job ID: 5926609

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The job of Education Specialist - Inclusive Education is done for the purpose of improving special education students' success in the basic academics; relieving teachers of clerical tasks; and assisting students with special health care needs.

Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher
• Administers tests
• Assists special education students requiring daily care, (e.g. toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Attends Individual Education Program meetings wtih assigned student(s)
• Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans, (e.g. reading, math, language, comprehension, writing, computer, etc.)
• Instructs students (individual or small groups), (e.g. reading, spelling, self esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.)
• Maintains classroom equipment, work areas, student files/records, (e.g. clean up after various class projects, entering grades, adapting instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.)
• Monitors and assists special education students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments, (e.g. classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, cafeteria, labs, field trips, on/off buses, etc.)
• Participates in in-service workshops and training
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions, (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, correcting papers, compiling list, etc.)
• Picks up and/or delivers homework/assignments to students at home
• Provides documentation of students' work
• Responds to emergency situations, (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.)
• Assists other personnel as may be required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pre-employment proficiency test
• Criminal Justice/fingerprint clearance
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English

This is a 10 month School Year position only.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.96 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Stacy Howell , Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Services
• 220 W. Kortsen Road
• Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]