Inclusion Support Specialist - Special Education

Sahuarita Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District is seeking an Inclusion Assistant to support students with severe and profound disabilities at the Early Childhood Center. The role involves administering health services and personal care, under the guidance of certified educators, across multiple sites within the district.

You will assist with feeding, mobility, and communication supports, while documenting progress and ensuring safety during activities. Requires CPR/First Aid and Arizona driver license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or 60 credit hours preferred.
• Post High School education and/or training with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Prior medical training or experience preferred.
• American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• In-service training session attendance required.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides health services support including seizure management, tracheotomy suctioning, respiratory support and G-tube care.
• Assists students with daily personal care and hygiene goals.
• Delivers student-centered adaptations and accommodations.
• Supports meal times and G-tube feedings.
• Encourages participation in person-centered plans and activities.
• Maintains daily data documentation and notes unusual behaviors for supervisor.
• Assists and supports augmentative communication systems (low/high tech, Braille, sign language)
• Ensures safety procedures for wheelchair systems and related supports
• Learns positioning, standing, walking, transferring methods and therapy routines
• Performs crisis intervention to prevent harm
• Transports students to community instruction sites
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and staff
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Cooperative relationships

In-service training

Driver's license (Arizona)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 60 college credits

Postsecondary training with disabilities (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification (HeartSaver)

Job description

Sahuarita Unified School District is seeking an Inclusion Assistant to support students with severe and profound disabilities at the Early Childhood Center. The role involves administering health services and personal care, under the guidance of certified educators, across multiple sites within the district.

You will assist with feeding, mobility, and communication supports, while documenting progress and ensuring safety during activities. Requires CPR/First Aid and Arizona driver license.