Part-Time Special Education Aide: Inspire Student Growth

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a part-time paraeducator to assist, under the supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will help students perform academic tasks, daily living activities, and health care activities while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

You will support instruction, materials development, data collection on goals, and collaboration with staff to implement behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Assists under direct supervision of certified teachers.
• Supports students with disabilities to meet academic and daily living goals.
• Relieves teachers of routine clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in development of instructional materials and classroom maintenance.
• Assist in data collection on academic/behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement positive behavior plans in collaboration with certified personnel.
• Respond to problem behaviors per individual plans and district policy.
• Assist with transfers and daily living activities for non-ambulatory students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene to support daily living activities.
• Accompany students across campus during transitions.
• Monitor groups to maintain a safe learning environment and facilitate peer interactions.
• Maintain classroom equipment and supplies; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Possess good verbal and written skills

Ability to work with special education

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a part-time paraeducator to assist, under the supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will help students perform academic tasks, daily living activities, and health care activities while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

You will support instruction, materials development, data collection on goals, and collaboration with staff to implement behavior plans.