Special Education Classroom Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraeducator to assist certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing special education students under IEPs. You will help students with academics, daily living activities, and basic health care tasks, while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Deliver classroom support, help develop materials, collect progress data, and implement behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Assistance to students with disabilities in academic and daily living activities.
• Ability to follow IEP goals and district procedures.
• Experience with behavior support plans is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guided classroom work under direction of teachers.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining classroom tools.
• Collect data on academic/behavior goals as directed.
• Support in implementing behavior plans and crisis procedures.
• Assist with student transitions and personal care needs when required.

Skills

Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Special education support

Communication skills

Stress management

Computer proficiency

Organization & prioritization

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

ParaPro test option

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraeducator to assist certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing special education students under IEPs. You will help students with academics, daily living activities, and basic health care tasks, while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Deliver classroom support, help develop materials, collect progress data, and implement behavior plans.