Empower Students: Special Education IA I (Part-Time)

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource - Part Time at Stevenson Elementary School in Mesa, AZ. You will assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing special education students, support daily living activities, and help with clerical tasks.

Starting immediately, 29 hours per week at $16.56 per hour, with annual performance pay and potential for experience-based increases.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom work and reinforce objectives under teacher direction
• Assist in development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• Collaborate with certified personnel to implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s behavior plan and district policy
• Assist with student transfers and daily living activities
• Support personal hygiene and daily living skills for students
• Accompany students during transitions across campus
• Monitor small groups to maintain a safe learning environment
• Maintain classroom equipment and model professional behavior
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher
• Attend meetings to share information and improve skills

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Stress management

Organization

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is hiring an Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource - Part Time at Stevenson Elementary School in Mesa, AZ. You will assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing special education students, support daily living activities, and help with clerical tasks.

Starting immediately, 29 hours per week at $16.56 per hour, with annual performance pay and potential for experience-based increases.