Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH 3687 - Phoenix

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Short-term disability insurance

State retirement plan enrollment

Life insurance options

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB in Phoenix is hiring an Instructional Assistant (Deaf/HH) for a 10-month, 40-hour work week on the Phoenix Campus. The role is permanent and requires a high school diploma with additional paraprofessional credentials or an associate degree.

Responsibilities include aiding the teacher with IEP goals, tutoring students, monitoring activities, transporting students, and maintaining student files.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or 60 college units or Paraprofessional certification accepted.
• Current Arizona Driver's License required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• ASL skills preferred when working with Deaf/HH students.
• Braille skills preferred when working with visually impaired students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in implementing instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP goals.
• Tutor students individually and in groups across academics and daily living skills.
• Monitor use and care of equipment to prevent injuries and maintain records.
• Provide assistance in lifting and caring for students including toileting and hygiene.
• Transport students to activities/appointments when needed.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through trainings and workshops.

Skills

Augmentative communication

Time management

Organization and planning

Multitask

Communicate effectively

Operate AT equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree / 60 college units / Paraprofessional certification

Job description

Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH 3687 - Phoenix JobID: 3687

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: School for the Deaf-Phoenix

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (DEAF/HH)

Location: Phoenix Campus

Employee Status: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Calendar: 10-Month

Pay Rate: $16.7471 per hour

Other: ASL preferred

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
• Assist Teacher in the implementation of instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals.
• Under the guidance of the Teacher; tutor students in a variety of activities (academic subjects, daily life/social skills, etc.) in both individual and group settings.
• Monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries
• Observe, record, and maintain student files per Federal, State, and Agency policies
• Provide Assistance in lifting and caring for students which may include toileting, feeding, and hygiene
• Transport students to and from activities/appointments when necessary
• Continue professional growth through training sessions/workshops

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Instructional methods and learning strategies
• Computer programs/software and office equipment relevant to position

SKILLED IN:

• Monitoring/assessing performance
• Augmentative communication
• Time management
• Organization and planning

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
• Multitask
• Work with minimal supervision
• Operate AT equipment
• Reach, stoop, bend, and lift
• Operate office equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
• Defensive Driver Training program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree OR completion of 60 units of college coursework OR a valid Paraprofessional certification
• Current Arizona Driver's License
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within required timeline.
• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Braille skills if working with students who are blind/visually impaired.

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents.Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program.Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.