Special Education II: Self-Contained Classroom Assistant

Falcon Hill Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Hill Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education II - Self-Contained to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will assist with academics, daily living activities and health care tasks, while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Under supervision, you’ll deliver classroom work, help develop instructional materials, collect data on progress, and implement positive behavior support plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits required at hire.
• Pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district.
• Experience in similar roles.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and reinforce classroom objectives under guidance.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining classroom materials.
• Assist in collecting data on academic and behavior goals.
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for challenging students.
• Respond to problem behaviors according to plans and district policy.
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher and maintain student files.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits

ParaPro Test (district provided)

Job description

Falcon Hill Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant Special Education II - Self-Contained to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will assist with academics, daily living activities and health care tasks, while relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Under supervision, you’ll deliver classroom work, help develop instructional materials, collect data on progress, and implement positive behavior support plans.