Educational Assistant

Encanto Elementary School; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Encanto Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona is hiring an Educational Assistant to provide instructional support to students and handle general clerical tasks for teachers. The role emphasizes assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and contributing to a safe learning environment.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or 60 hours, with First Aid and CPR certification as required by the district. Compensation ranges from $16.16 to $20.80 per hour and is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Educational assistants must possess an Associate’s degree or sixty hours, or pass a State approved proficiency test.
• First Aid and CPR certification provided by the District when required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in implementing instructional program under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assists students with classroom and homework assignments.
• Provides specialized educational support (Braille, behavior management and signing).
• Uses therapeutic holds when necessary as trained by a certified instructor.
• Tests and records student skills, achievements, and progress.
• Maintains records on instructional and behavioral data as requested.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining a clean, attractive and safe learning environment.
• Reports information about a child's development and behavior to teachers.
• Organizes and monitors the use of materials and supplies; supports clerical needs.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Documentation skills

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907107
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY: Provides instructional assistance for students and general clerical assistance for teachers as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

• Assists teacher in implementing instructional program under the teacher’s supervision.


• Assists students with classroom and homework assignments.


• Provides specialized educational support (Braille, behavior management and signing).


• Uses therapeutic holds when necessary as trained by a certified instructor.

• Tests and records student skills, achievements, and progress.


• Supports specific special educational program procedures.


• Maintains records on instructional and behavioral data as requested.


• Assists the teacher in maintaining a clean, attractive and safe learning environment.


• Reports information about a child's development and behavior to teachers.


• Organizes and monitors the use of materials and supplies; supports clerical needs.


• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Reading, writing and mathematics.

Ability to:

• Assist teachers in classroom education activities.


• Supervise students at recess and entering and exiting buses.


• Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Assist students with daily living tasks such as feeding and toileting as necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Educational assistants must possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent of sixty hours or pass a State approved proficiency test.

Associate’s Degree or 60 hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid and CPR Certification provided by the District when required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.16 to $20.80 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Kimberly Fernandez , Principal


• Encanto Elementary School


• Phone: [phone]