Special Education Instructional Assistant II: Student Impact

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System health

Life insurance

Retirement matched

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will support academics, daily living activities, and health care tasks under supervision, relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Responsibilities include tutoring, material preparation, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans. Work may involve lifting and assisting non-ambulatory students, with a focus on safe, positive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Assist under supervision of certified teachers and specialists.
• Support students with disabilities to meet academic and behavioral goals.
• Utilize data to track goals and progress per IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom work and reinforce objectives under teacher direction.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintain classroom resources.
• Collect data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement behavior support plans and follow district safety policies.
• Assist with personal care tasks and transitions across campus.
• Support daily activities, health care tasks, and document student progress.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

Social skills

Communication skills

Data collection

Technology literacy

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

ParaPro test or equivalent

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to assist certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students with IEPs. You will support academics, daily living activities, and health care tasks under supervision, relieving teachers of routine clerical duties.

Responsibilities include tutoring, material preparation, data collection on goals, and implementing behavior plans. Work may involve lifting and assisting non-ambulatory students, with a focus on safe, positive learning environments.