Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool

Washington Elementary School

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 26,863

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Instructional Assistant specializing in Special Needs Preschool. The role involves assisting teachers, engaging with special education students, and ensuring safety during school activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and CPR certification within thirty days of hire. This part-time position offers a salary of $16.50 to $19.50 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assist in providing support to special needs students in a classroom.
Monitor students in the cafeteria and playground to ensure safety.
Communicate with parents about student progress and concerns.

Skills

Child development theories

Basic mathematical concepts

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool at Washington Elementary School District 6, John Jacobs - Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Details

Job ID: 5376284

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.50 to $19.50 Per Hour

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 needs 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

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:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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 identify 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.

Knowledge and Skills: Not applicable

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