Special Needs Classroom Assistant | 9-Month Role

Phoenix Union High School District 210; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District 210 seeks a Community Skills/Personal Assistant to support students with special needs in educational and extracurricular settings.

Responsibilities include supervision, instructional assistance, and clerical support, with focus on accommodations, data recording, and behavior management. Requires high school diploma and two years of relevant classroom experience; Paraprofessional certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 2+ years classroom experience or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional certification is desirable.
• Red Cross/EMT/CPR and non-violent behavior management certifications within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Provides instructional assistance to individual students or small groups.
• Assists teachers with room prep, materials, and record keeping.
• Assists with lesson plan activities and performance assessments.
• Tracks student grades and supports graduation readiness.
• Assists students with behavioral management and personal hygiene.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Classroom support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years of classroom experience or special needs

Paraprofessional certification desirable

Job description

Phoenix Union High School District 210 seeks a Community Skills/Personal Assistant to support students with special needs in educational and extracurricular settings.

Responsibilities include supervision, instructional assistance, and clerical support, with focus on accommodations, data recording, and behavior management. Requires high school diploma and two years of relevant classroom experience; Paraprofessional certification is desirable.