Special Education Instructional Assistant - Self-Contained

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,660 - 35,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

ASRS retirement match

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated classroom aide to support certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing special education students under IEPs. You will assist with academic tasks, daily living activities and health care tasks, and relieve teachers of routine clerical duties.

Work closely with students, staff and families to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment, maintain materials, and help implement behavior plans as directed by teachers 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
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and reinforce objectives
• Assist in development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom
• Assist in data collection on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors
• Respond to problem behaviors per student plans and district policy
• Assist students with personal care needs as needed to ensure functioning in school
• Accompany students during transitions across campus
• Monitor small groups and maintain a safe learning environment
• Maintain classroom and equipment to ensure safety
• Perform clerical tasks to support teacher and student files
• Participate in meetings to improve skills and knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Portrait of a Graduate

MPS Promise

Special education support

Communication skills

Stress management

Computer proficiency

Office equipment operation

Classroom guidelines adherence

Education

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours

ParaPro Test eligibility

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated classroom aide to support certified teachers and specialists in monitoring and instructing special education students under IEPs. You will assist with academic tasks, daily living activities and health care tasks, and relieve teachers of routine clerical duties.

Work closely with students, staff and families to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment, maintain materials, and help implement behavior plans as directed by teachers and