Instructional Assistant Special Education Resource (Part-time)

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,903 - 28,640; Part time

Job summary

Cartwright School District is seeking a part-time Classified Instructional Assistant for Special Education Resource in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves providing instructional assistance to students, monitoring behavior, and supporting classroom activities. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D., have completed some higher education coursework, and hold a valid IVP Fingerprint Card. The position offers a starting salary between $15.90 and $20.79 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Passing score on an ADE-approved assessment or ParaPro required.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with classroom instruction and activities.
• Monitor children's behavior in and outside of the classroom.
• Prepare the classroom for activities and assist with clean-up duties.

Skills

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Two years of higher education

Valid IVP Fingerprint Card

Communication skills

Basic reading and math skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

CLASSIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL ED RESOURCE (Part-time)

Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting. Incumbents may be responsible for translating oral and written communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above) or
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher. Must be highly qualified or
• Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
• ParaPro
• ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results)
• Master Teacher’s Para Educator Learning Network
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist with clean‑up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepare classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Create bulletin boards, maintain materials and supplies, contact parents and may make copies.
• Attend in‑service training sessions when required.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Set up computer lab, schedule classes and activities, and assist students in using computers and handling disks.
• Translate oral and written communications.
• Administer and grade a variety of tests.
• Assist students with limited or no English skills.
• Shelve books, assist students with book selections, check books in and out of the library, and repair damaged books.
• Set up activities related to physical education and assist students in performing physical activities.
• Assist in evaluating students’ proficiency in designated activities.
• Positions in this class typically require stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected 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 applicable 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 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
• Beginning salary: ESP Salary on column A ranges from $15.90 to $20.79
• Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA status: Non-Exempt
• Deadline for application: Until filled