Senior Special Education Instructional Assistant

Shamley School; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamley School in Tempe, AZ is hiring an Instructional Assistant Senior - Special Needs to assist teachers with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. You will help students with personal needs, monitor behavior, and support inclusion in regular classrooms.

Starting date is immediately, with a $15.50 per hour wage and a 189-day work year. Requires high school diploma or GED, and preferred AA degree or ParaPro; fingerprint clearance and CPR/First Aid certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a HS diploma or GED.
• AA degree or 60 credits or ParaPro score preferred.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Three years experience with special needs preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certs.
• Adaptive equipment training may be required.
• Spanish language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instruction and classroom setup.
• Help achieve IEP goals and include students in class.
• Support personal care tasks and daily routines.
• Assist with eating, utensils and cafeteria behavior.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning centers.
• Monitor and support student learning and behavior.
• Administer tests and track progress as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to tailor lessons.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Experience with special needs

CPR/First Aid cert

Adaptive equipment training

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree / 60 credits

ParaPro Assessment (preferred)

Tools

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

Shamley School in Tempe, AZ is hiring an Instructional Assistant Senior - Special Needs to assist teachers with individualized instruction and IEP implementation. You will help students with personal needs, monitor behavior, and support inclusion in regular classrooms.

Starting date is immediately, with a $15.50 per hour wage and a 189-day work year. Requires high school diploma or GED, and preferred AA degree or ParaPro; fingerprint clearance and CPR/First Aid certifications are expected.