Special Education - Autism Assistant

Ocotillo Elementary School; Cactus (TX); On-site; USD 47,279,000 - 56,735,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District is seeking a paraprofessional to assist teachers in a diverse classroom, supporting special education students with materials, activities, and individualized guidance. Responsibilities include monitoring during meals and breaks, behavior support, and collaboration with parents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR within 30 days, with options for additional education credits or paraprofessional testing as part of Title I requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED prior to hire.
• CPR certification within thirty days of hire.
• 60 college credits or an Associate’s degree or successfully passed paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms and with special education students.
• Provide materials and handouts for activities and individualized student projects.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, and behavior management as needed.
• Monitor students during playground, cafeteria, and transitions.
• Prepare classrooms, hand out materials, and photocopy resources.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and concerns.

Skills

Child development

Mathematics basics

Working with children

Special needs awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits / Associate’s degree or paraprofessional test

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921133

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: 4534

Position Control: 3856

Department: Various School Sites

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Job Description

Summary: Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) provides assistance to teachers in a diverse classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to special education students, working with special needs students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities. In addition, incumbent(s) monitors students on the playground and in the cafeteria.

Essential Functions

• Works with special education students individually or in-groups on special projects or assignments such as academic, social, emotional, functional, language, and behavior skills and activities of daily living. Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning. Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
• Assists special need student(s) in feeding, toileting/diapering, physical activities, instructions, and behavior management that remediates severe academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties into a positive environment. Assists with adaptive equipment. Monitors and analyzes reading and/or mathematics instructional assessment data, utilizing disaggregated student achievement data to plan and deliver instruction.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action including determining when to give a warning and when a formal notice should be written. Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents.
• Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and the cafeteria area before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess. Reports any unusual incidents or injury to school administration. Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
• Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials. Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
• Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy and behavioral problems. Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Copies and prepares educational materials.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

All Title I Schools

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Completion of 60 College Credit Hours, Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or successfully passed a Arizona State approved paraprofessional test; offered by WESD at no cost and must pass prior to being hired, Please contact HR for more information)
• Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Proficiency in English and target language.
• Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate

Knowledge And Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Demonstrating child development theories;
• Knowing basic mathematical concepts;
• Using typical activities within a classroom environment;
• Working with children;
• Knowing special needs of students;
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures;
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment;
• Reviewing completed work assignments;
• Preparing classroom for various activities;
• Reading and following lesson plans;
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.50 to $19.80 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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