Instructional Assistant Special Ed Self Contained (P/T)

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cartwright School District is hiring for an Instructional Assistant – Special Ed Self-Contained (Part-time) in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves assisting the teacher in the classroom, supporting students during activities, and facilitating communication. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of college coursework. The position offers a 10-month calendar and involves standard classroom responsibilities as well as physical demands. Salary and benefits will be as approved by the Governing Board.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college coursework required (attach transcript).
• Passing score on an ADE-approved assessment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom instruction and support students.
• Monitor students’ behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Prepare the classroom for activities and organize assignments.
• Translate oral and written communications.
• Administer and grade a variety of tests.

Skills

Knowledge of federal, state, county, and city regulations

Basic reading and writing skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Cartwright School District policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

At least two years of study at a postsecondary institution

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Instructional Assistant – Special Ed Self-Contained (Part-time)

Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting and translating oral and written communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at a postsecondary institution (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above)
• Associate's degree or higher
• Passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card
• Optional certifications (ParaPro, ACT Workkeys – requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension results, Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network)

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom instruction and support students during instructional activities.
• Monitor students’ behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with clean‑up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepare the classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Create bulletin boards, maintain materials and supplies, contact parents, and make copies as needed.
• Attend in‑service training sessions.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Set up and maintain a computer lab, schedule classes, assist students with computer use and handling disks.
• Translate oral and written communications.
• Administer and grade a variety of tests.
• Assist students with limited or no English skills.
• Assist with book selection, check books in and out of the library, and repair damaged books.
• Help set up and assist with physical‑education related activities and evaluate student proficiency.
• Typical physical requirements: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium work: exert up to 50 lb. of force occasionally, up to 20 lb. frequently, up to 10 lb. constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be exposed to blood and other body fluids.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: Site Administrator
• Location: Districtwide
• Supervises: N/A
• Calendar: 10 Month
• Position hours: 7 per day
• Job category: Classified
• Salary: ESP Salary Schedule B; as approved by the Governing Board
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA status: Non‑Exempt