Special Education IA I: Part-Time Student Support

Webster Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Webster Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education I to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. The role involves assisting with academic, daily living, and health care activities and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

You will implement behavior support plans, assist with data collection, help with classroom materials, and supervise students across classrooms and playgrounds.

Qualifications

• Associate9s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire or pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher9s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• In collaboration with certified personnel implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student9s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
• Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students9 daily living activities and behavioral skills
• Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
• Accompany students as they transition across campus
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher (i.e. copies, materials, billing)
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one9s skills and/or knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Verbal and written communication

Special education support

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

ParaPro Test

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Webster Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education I to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. The role involves assisting with academic, daily living, and health care activities and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

You will implement behavior support plans, assist with data collection, help with classroom materials, and supervise students across classrooms and playgrounds.