Part Time Special Education Instructional Aide

Heritage-Academy-; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Academy in Maricopa, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Instructional Aide to support the classroom teacher and assist students in both general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, assisting with behavior support, and attending school events. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a High School diploma and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance as per A.R.S 15-512.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education Teacher and assist students.
• Provide behavioral, academic, or physical assistance.
• Attend Open Houses, school events, and staff meetings.
• Document students' progress on goals.
• Assist with behavior support and de-escalation strategies.
• Identify student needs through assessments.
• Maintain classroom discipline to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

MS Office

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Maricopa, AZ 85138, USA

• On-site
• Teacher - Core
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SPECI001585

Description

Part Time Special Education Instructional Aide

Position Summary

Heritage provides parents and scholars with a friendly and orderly academic environment. As an integral part of Heritage Academy, this position will assist the Special Education Teacher in helping all scholars in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to all practices consistent with Heritage culture, strategy, and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the classroom teachers where assigned, understanding that support duties may occur in other classrooms.

• Provide required support to students in general education and special education settings. This may include behavioral, academic, or physical assistance.

• Attend Open Houses, special school events, and certain staff meetings designated as All Faculty Meetings.

• Assist in the documentation of students’ progress on goals in their academic and behavioral plans.

• Assist the teacher(s) in providing behavior support for students on specific behavior goals and plans and providing redirection, de-escalation strategies, and providing positive feedback to the students.

• Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments.

• Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline to maintain a secure and effective learning environment.

• Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: High School degree or equivalent required

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in an academic setting is preferred

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Special Skills:

• Excellent communication skills

• Professional and friendly disposition

• Proficient with computers and office software applications including MS Office tools, internet search engines

• Outstanding organizational skills

Physical functions: Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 50% of the time; may occasionally move around the campus 50% of the time.

Equipment used: Occasional computer, telephone, and office equipment use is expected.

Work Environment: May be required to move or position equipment up to 30 pounds. May be exposed to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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