Part-Time Special Education Instructional Assistant I

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support special education students under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists. You will assist with monitoring, instructional activities, daily living tasks, and data collection to support Individual Education Plans.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, preparing materials, assisting with behavior plans, and helping with personal care needs as required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire or pass the ParaPro Test.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining the classroom.
• Assist in data collection on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Collaborate on positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities as needed.
• Support students during transitions across campus.
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher.

Skills

Professional communication

Assist in classroom

Data collection

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support special education students under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists. You will assist with monitoring, instructional activities, daily living tasks, and data collection to support Individual Education Plans.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, preparing materials, assisting with behavior plans, and helping with personal care needs as required.