Special Education Assistant II — Student Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist under the direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing students, implementing IEPs, and supporting daily living and health care activities.

This role includes tutoring, material preparation, data collection, behavior support, crisis response, transfers and lifts, personal care tasks, and collaboration with teachers, therapists and families to promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits or pass the ParaPro Test.
• Prior experience in similar roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom work under teacher direction and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom.
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and respond to problem behaviors.
• Assist with transfers and/or lifts for non-ambulatory students and daily care tasks.
• Maintain safe classroom environment and support meetings.

Skills

IEP support

Behavior management

Communication skills

Data collection

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist under the direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing students, implementing IEPs, and supporting daily living and health care activities.

This role includes tutoring, material preparation, data collection, behavior support, crisis response, transfers and lifts, personal care tasks, and collaboration with teachers, therapists and families to promote a safe, inclusive