Empowering Special Education Instructional Assistant

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peoria Unified School District is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant at Marshall Ranch Elementary in Glendale, AZ. The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, and helps deliver individualized accommodations under IEP guidance.

The position emphasizes classroom assistance, behavior support, and daily living activities, with opportunities to develop organizational and communication skills while working in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required.
• Background clearance check required.
• Arizona driver's license may be required.
• CPR, First Aid, CPI training required.
• May need to restrain students using OPi holds and chase students if needed.
• May require English fluency for written and oral communications.

Aufgaben

• Support students with disabilities in classrooms guided by school administration and special education teams.
• Assist students in multiple classroom settings to complete tasks and follow accommodations.
• Foster workplace skills and positive behaviors through teaching and modeling.
• Provide proactive support to monitor, intervene, and redirect student behaviors.
• Aid students in using assistive technology to enhance learning.
• Lead individual and small group activities under teacher direction.
• Maintain accurate documentation and updates to student records.
• Assist students with activities of daily living (eating, dressing, toileting, mobility).
• Support individual student programs for behavior, sensory needs, and academics.
• Perform additional duties such as playground or cafeteria monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory knowledge

District policies

Child development

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Behavior de-escalation

Self-help skills

CPR/First Aid CPI

Team collaboration

PC/software skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Peoria Unified School District is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant at Marshall Ranch Elementary in Glendale, AZ. The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, and helps deliver individualized accommodations under IEP guidance.

The position emphasizes classroom assistance, behavior support, and daily living activities, with opportunities to develop organizational and communication skills while working in a dynamic educational environment.