Part-Time Special Ed IA: Inclusive Support

Webster Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Webster Elementary in Mesa Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant Special Education I to support certified teachers in monitoring and instruction of students under IEPs. The role assists with daily living activities, collects data, and reinforces classroom objectives while relieving teachers of clerical tasks.

The position is part-time (29 hours/week) with a base hourly rate of $16.56, requires an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits (or ParaPro test), and emphasizes collaboration

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• In collaboration with certified personnel implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
• Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills
• Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
• Accompany students as they transition across campus
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain asafe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher (i.e. copies, materials, billing)
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Special education

Communication skills

Word/Excel basic

Organization & prioritization

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Webster Elementary in Mesa Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant Special Education I to support certified teachers in monitoring and instruction of students under IEPs. The role assists with daily living activities, collects data, and reinforces classroom objectives while relieving teachers of clerical tasks.

The position is part-time (29 hours/week) with a base hourly rate of $16.56, requires an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits (or ParaPro test), and emphasizes collaboration