Full-Time 9-Month Student-Focused Instructional Assistant

Canyon Breeze School; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendergast Elementary School District in Avondale, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Student Specific to support teachers and develop students’ adaptive and behavioral skills. The role requires collaborating with teachers and families while maintaining student records and safety in a 9‑month position located at Canyon Breeze.

Starting date is immediate; the district emphasizes required credentials including a high school diploma and 60 college credits, plus background clearance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 60 college credit hours or AA degree or proof of successfully passing a state-approved para-professional assessment.
• Social Security Card.
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles.
• Valid picture ID.
• Fingerprint IVP/background clearance (upon employment).

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers evaluations for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students’ progress and/or recognizing the individual needs of the student.
• Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile and/or injured students, under supervision for the purpose of providing appropriate care.
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ adaptive and behavioral skills.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans for the purpose of meeting students’ social and daily living skills as needed.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher for the purpose of assisting the teacher and student academically.
• Maintains students’ files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc., for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Processes cash receipts for field trip activities for the purpose of ensuring the receipt of funds for special events.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree

Job description

Pendergast Elementary School District in Avondale, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Student Specific to support teachers and develop students’ adaptive and behavioral skills. The role requires collaborating with teachers and families while maintaining student records and safety in a 9‑month position located at Canyon Breeze.

Starting date is immediate; the district emphasizes required credentials including a high school diploma and 60 college credits, plus background clearance and