Shamley Instructional Assistant Senior-Special Needs, Personal (SEALS, SPARK, PALS, PUPALS)

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 Instructional Assistant Senior-Special Needs, Personal (SEALS, SPARK, PALS, PUPALS)

Tempe School District No.3 Shamley School - Tempe, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Tempe Elementary Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5934988

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Instructional Assistant Senior - Special Needs, Personal

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist special education teachers with individualized instruction. Implement each child’s individualized education plan (I.E.P.). Assist students with personal needs such as toiletry, feeding, adaptive equipment, etc. Monitor student behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• An AA degree, or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (preferred)
• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Three (3) years of experience working with special needs children (preferred)
• Ability to obtain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid
• Special training in the use of adaptive equipment (may be required upon hire)
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and classroom set up.
• Assist teacher in meeting individualized educational plan (I.E.P.) goals.
• Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom.
• Aid student with personal hygiene, including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training.
• Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior.
• Assist occupational therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.
• Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn.
• Works with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction.
• Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground and cafeteria settings; utilize District behavior modification program as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copies materials and documents.
• Prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons.
• Assist students with learning reading, writing and math skills.
• Assist in administering District and State tests.
• Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student.
• Organize and maintain teaching materials.
• Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child.
• May oversee class as required in teacher's absence.
• Attend educational training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of special education student needs
• Knowledge of early childhood or adolescent learning methods and techniques
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures affecting assigned work
• Knowledge of District behavior modification program
• Knowledge of reading readiness skills and strategies
• Knowledge of testing procedures and State standards
• Skill working with special education students
• Skill assisting teachers with student learning
• Skill monitoring and assisting students
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill communicating orally and in writing
• Skill utilizing classroom supplies and equipment
• Skill in maintaining confidential files and records
• Skill in administering tests
• Ability to work with culturally diverse students

WORKING CONDITIONS

Generally an indoor classroom setting

Position is exposed to infectious disease

Exposure to outside elements

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Position may require climbing, stooping, standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and eyestrain, with repetitive motions.

Position may require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying furniture, equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 - 35 pounds infrequently and may require assistance from other personnel.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

WORK YEAR: 189 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary & Middle School

REPORTS TO: Principal

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3205 S Rural Road
• Tempe, Arizona 85282
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]