Instructional Aide - SPED

San Carlos Unified School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Texas is seeking an Instructional Aide to support classroom teachers by assisting with small group instruction and tutoring students. Candidates should have either 60 college credit hours or an A.A. Degree, along with relevant competencies in Reading, Language, and Math. A valid driver's license and a successful background check are required. The role also includes participation in parent-teacher conferences and staff training sessions.

Qualifications

• Pass para-educator’s test prior to employment.
• Experience working with Apache students is helpful.
• Must pass a background check to obtain Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Must have a Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Must have a Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in small group instruction.
• Assist in preparing and conducting instructional materials.
• Tutor individual students as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate with the teacher regarding student progress.
• Assist in evaluating students’ progress.
• Participate in all parent‑teacher conferences when necessary, promote parental involvement, and assist in workshops and training for parents.
• Participate in all appropriate staff training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Teacher/Principal.

Skills

Competency in Reading

Competency in Language

Competency in Math

Apache students experience

Reading

Language

Math

Fingerprint background check

Arizona Driver’s License

Education

60 college credit hours or A.A. Degree

AA Degree

Job description

Position Overview

Position Type: Support Staff
Date Posted: 11/20/2024
Location: San Carlos Middle School
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

TITLE

Instructional Aide – Sped

JOB GOAL

To assist the classroom teacher in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning class environment. To tutor individual students and work with small groups in learning centers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass para‑educator’s test prior to employment or have 60 college credit hours prior to hiring; or A.A. Degree.
• Experience working with Apache students helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated competency in Reading, Language and Math.
• Pass a background check to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Must have a Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Teacher, Principal or Director of Special Services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the classroom teacher in small group instruction.
• Assist the classroom teacher in preparing and conducting appropriate instructional materials.
• tutor individual students as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher regularly and frequently regarding concerns, student progress, program planning, materials and methods.
• Assist in evaluating students’ progress.
• Participate in all parent‑teacher conferences when necessary, promote parental involvement, and assist in workshops and training for parents.
• Participate in all appropriate staff training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Teacher/Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten (10) Month

SALARY

Placed on Board Approved Instructional Aide Salary Schedule according to education and experience.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

CONTACT

San Carlos Unified School District No. 20
P.O. Box 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
Phone: (928) 475‑2315 Ext. 1411
Website: www.scbrave.net

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. San Carlos Unified School District Governing Board Policy No. GBA. San Carlos Schools does recognize Native American Preference in Employment.