Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool

Young World Physical Education

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 27,276

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for an Instructional Assistant for Special Needs Preschool. This role involves providing individualized assistance to special education students, helping them with their academic, social, and personal needs. Responsibilities include monitoring students' behavior, preparing classrooms, and collaborating with teachers to plan lessons. Candidates must have a high school diploma and are encouraged to have experience working with children. CPR certification is required within thirty days of hire.

Qualifications

Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.
Six months experience working with children in a learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist special needs students with personal care including feeding and toileting.
Monitor students on the playground and cafeteria for safety.
Prepare classrooms for activities and clean up afterwards.

Skills

Demonstrating child development theories

Working with children

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool

Washington Elementary School District 6 Manzanita - Phoenix, Arizona. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5193653

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: B(1) (Non Exempt Salary Schedule)

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Calendar: 195

Creation/Revision Date: January 8, 2024

Summary: Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a diverse classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to special education students, working with special needs students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities. In addition, incumbent(s) monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Essential Functions

Works with special education students individually or in-groups on special projects or assignments such as academic, social, emotional, functional, language, and behavior skills and activities of daily living. Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning. Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
Assists special need student(s) in feeding, toileting/diapering, physical activities, instructions, and behavior management that remediates severe academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties into a positive environment. Assists with adaptive equipment.
Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action including determining when to give a warning and when a formal notice should be written. Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents.
Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and the cafeteria area before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess. Reports any unusual incidents or injury to school administration. Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials. Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy and behavioral problems. Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
Copies and prepares educational materials.
Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

Demonstrating child development theories;
Knowing basic mathematical concepts;
Using typical activities within a classroom environment;
Working with children;
Knowing special needs of students;
Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures;
Facilitating group activities in a learning environment;
Reviewing completed work assignments;
Preparing classroom for various activities;
Reading and following lesson plans;
Applying school rules, policies and procedures;
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602.347.2801.

Position Type

Position Type: Full & Part-time

Salary

Salary: $16.50 to $19.80 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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