Special Education Instructional Assistant – Part-Time

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a part-time Education Assistant to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students under IEPs. The role includes assisting with academic tasks, daily living activities, and healthcare-related activities to relieve teachers of routine clerical duties.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, developing instructional materials, data collection on goals, and ensuring a safe learning environment across classrooms and

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.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in the development of instructional materials and classroom maintenance.
• Assist in data collection on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Collaborate with certified personnel to implement positive behavior plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s plan and district policy.
• Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist with daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene to support daily living and behavioral skills.
• Support students with severe medical conditions to ensure functioning in a school environment.
• Accompany students during campus transitions.
• Monitor small groups to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Verbal and written communication

Stress management

MS Word & Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a part-time Education Assistant to support certified teachers in monitoring and instructing students under IEPs. The role includes assisting with academic tasks, daily living activities, and healthcare-related activities to relieve teachers of routine clerical duties.

Responsibilities include reinforcing classroom objectives, developing instructional materials, data collection on goals, and ensuring a safe learning environment across classrooms and