Special Education IA II - Self-Contained Classroom Support

Adams Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 48,492,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched via ASRS

Health and life insurance

Annual performance pay

Job summary

Adams Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education II to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with disabilities. The position involves assisting with daily living tasks, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans in a self-contained setting.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college credits (or ParaPro), with prior experience in similar roles preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire or pass the ParaPro Test.
• Previous experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction under teacher direction and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Assist in development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom.
• Assist in data collection on academic and behavior goals.
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Respond to problem behaviors per district policy.
• Assist with district procedures and routine classroom tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Stress management

Office equipment

Basic software

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

ParaPro Test

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Adams Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education II to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with disabilities. The position involves assisting with daily living tasks, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans in a self-contained setting.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college credits (or ParaPro), with prior experience in similar roles preferred.