Instructional Assistant, ESS

Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School in Tuba City, AZ, is seeking an Instructional Assistant, ESS to provide remedial instruction and support toward students' IEP goals. The role involves one-to-one or small-group work, supervising activity centers, and assisting with daily tasks.

This 9-month, full-time position reports to the Special Education Teacher; required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree or ADE assessments, and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or passing ADE assessments required.
• Current First Aid and CPR card required.

Responsibilities

• Provides remedial instruction on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to support IEP goals.
• Supervises students in activity centers.
• Monitors and charts progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility and hygiene needs.
• Participates in meetings, screenings and progress report discussions.
• Attends in-service trainings to upgrade skills.
• Assists students with completing class assignments.
• Fulfills bus duties and supervision as needed.
• Helps maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or ADE assessment

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Tuba City Unified School District Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School - Tuba City, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Instructional Assistant, ESS

Tuba City Unified School District Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School - Tuba City, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Tuba City Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5340773

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Diploma.
• Associate degree OR obtained a passing score on one of the ADE approved assessments.
• Current First Aid and CPR card.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides remedial instruction to reinforce teacher's instruction on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to facilitate growth towards the student's IEP goals and objectives.
• Supervises the students in activity centers.
• Assists with monitoring and charting the student's progress towards achievement of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility, and hygiene needs.
• Participates in scheduled meetings, screenings, and progress report meetings and provides input in the development of appropriate ongoing resource placements and services.
• Participates in in-service training programs set up by the school district as deemed necessary and appropriate to upgrade training and skills.
• Assist students in completing class assignments.
• Fulfills bus duties including riding and supervision on buses (when necessary) and during bus loading and unloading.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance of this special education aide will be evaluated twice each school year in accordance with provisions of Board policies.

APPROVED BY:_________________________________________ DATE:_______________

REVIEWED AND AGREED TO BY:

DATE: ________________

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Melissa Natoni , HR admin. Asst.
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]