Part-Time SPED Instructional Assistant II | Impact & Support

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a part-time paraeducator to assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with special needs under supervision. The role includes supporting daily living activities, academic tasks, and health care activities to help students achieve IEP goals.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, preparing materials, collecting progress data, and implementing positive behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge.
• Experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in development of instructional materials and classroom maintenance.
• Collect data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Respond to problem behaviors according to district policies.
• Provide support tasks per district procedures as required to support student needs.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Student support

Communication

Behavior support

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree / 60 college credits

ParaPro Test (district)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a part-time paraeducator to assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with special needs under supervision. The role includes supporting daily living activities, academic tasks, and health care activities to help students achieve IEP goals.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, preparing materials, collecting progress data, and implementing positive behavior plans.