Elementary Instructional Assistant – Shape Futures

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

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.