Educational Assistant

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

Job summary

Osborn Elementary District is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers with instructional activities in a Phoenix, AZ school environment. The role includes classroom assistance, basic clerical tasks, and supporting students with daily activities.

Tasks include processing student work, tracking progress, and providing specialized assistance such as Braille and signing. The position requires an Associate’s degree or 60 hours, plus First Aid/CPR as/when required by the district.

Qualifications

• Educational assistants must possess an Associate’s degree or sixty hours or pass a State approved proficiency test.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Instructional support

Clerical support

Braille

Signing

Therapeutic holds

Student supervision

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 hours

Job description

Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907978

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

• Delilah Goslar-Carr , Executive Director of Talent & Recruitment
• District Office-HR
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]