Special Education Instructional Assistant & Resource

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS

Paid Sick/Personal Time

Medical and optional Dental/Vision

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant/Special Needs Resource at Copper Canyon Elementary School for a 9-month term with a 6.5-hour workday.

Salary is Grade 16 at $16.99 per hour. The assignment runs from 12/14/2026 to 05/27/2027, and a HS Diploma or GED is required. Benefits include ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, and Medical with optional Dental/Vision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs students is preferred.
• Ability to lift and assist students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Assists medically fragile or developmentally delayed students with daily needs as required.
• Communicates with staff and parents to support IEP objectives and progress.
• Monitors student behavior and safety during transitions and non-classroom time.
• Provides instruction and reinforcement of academic and social skills as directed by teachers.

Skills

Student supervision

Behavior management

Communication with staff

Adaptability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

QBS Certificate

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Assistant/Special Needs Resource at Copper Canyon Elementary School for a 9-month term with a 6.5-hour workday.

Salary is Grade 16 at $16.99 per hour. The assignment runs from 12/14/2026 to 05/27/2027, and a HS Diploma or GED is required. Benefits include ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, and Medical with optional Dental/Vision.