Special Education Instructional Assistant II — Classroom Support

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matched

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Classroom Assistant to support certified teachers and specialists in the monitoring and instruction of students with IEPs. You will help students with academic tasks, daily living activities, and health care needs under direct supervision, relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

The role involves delivering classroom work, assisting with instructional materials, collecting data on progress, implementing behavior plans, and supporting safe,

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire or pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Perform and provide support tasks in accordance with district procedures as required based on student need

Skills

Previous experience in similar roles

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Classroom Assistant to support certified teachers and specialists in the monitoring and instruction of students with IEPs. You will help students with academic tasks, daily living activities, and health care needs under direct supervision, relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

The role involves delivering classroom work, assisting with instructional materials, collecting data on progress, implementing behavior plans, and supporting safe,