Special Education Instructional Aide

Heritageacademyaz; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Academy is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist the Special Education Teacher and support scholars in a friendly, orderly environment. You will help students with behavioral, academic, or physical needs while aligning with Heritage culture and values.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, documenting progress on goals, attending events, and applying positive behavior strategies. Prior experience in education is preferred, and fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance required per ARS 15-512.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers; support duties may occur in other classrooms.
• Assist students in general and special education settings (behavioral, academic, or physical needs).
• Attend Open Houses, school events, and All Faculty Meetings as scheduled.
• Document students’ progress on goals in academic and behavioral plans.
• Provide behavior support, de-escalation strategies, and positive feedback to students.
• Identify student needs through formal and informal assessments.
• Maintain a secure learning environment through classroom discipline and supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Heritage provides parents and scholars with a friendly and orderly academic environment. As an integral part of Heritage Academy, this position will assist the Special Education Teacher in helping all scholars in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to all practices consistent with Heritage culture, strategy, and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the classroom teachers where assigned, understanding that support duties may occur in other classrooms.

Provide required support to students in general education and special education settings. This may include behavioral, academic, or physical assistance.

Attend Open Houses, special school events, and certain staff meetings designated as All Faculty Meetings.

Assist in the documentation of students’ progress on goals in their academic and behavioral plans.

Assist the teacher(s) in providing behavior support for students on specific behavior goals and plans and providing redirection, de-escalation strategies, and providing positive feedback to the students.

Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments.

Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline to maintain a secure and effective learning environment.

Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: High School degree or equivalent required

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in an academic setting is preferred

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Special Skills:

Professional and friendly disposition

Proficient with computers and office software applications including MS Office tools, internet search engines

Physical functions: Must be able to remain in a stationary (standing or sitting) position for 50% of the time; may occasionally move around the campus 50% of the time.

Equipment used: Occasional computer, telephone, and office equipment use is expected.

Work Environment: May be required to move or position equipment up to 30 pounds. May be exposed to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

FP Card

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