Special Needs Classroom Support Specialist

Phoenix Union High School District 210; South Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District 210 seeks a Classified Instructional Support/Community Skills/Personal Assistant to aid students with special needs within educational and extracurricular settings. The role involves supervision, instructional assistance, and collaboration with teachers and staff to support student progress.

Responsibilities include behavior management, record-keeping, and assisting with lesson activities and IEP implementation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of classroom experience or experience working with special needs children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Paraprofessional certification is desirable.
• Red Cross or EMT Certification, CPR Certification, and Non-Violent Behavior Management Certification within 60 days of hire, and maintain at current status.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities including lunch, bus arrival/departure, free time, etc.
• Provides instructional activity assistance to individual students and/or for small groups as requested by the teacher.
• Assists teachers with room prep, materials, and maintains student records and performance data.
• Assists teacher in designing activities for lesson plans and IEPs; assists with performance assessments.
• Tracks students' grades and helps them stay on track for graduation.
• Assists students with behavioral management and personal hygiene needs.
• Monitors use of computers and equipment per district policies.
• Transports students to/from off-campus activities or school as necessary.
• Assists students in eating as required.
• Employs restraint tactics; assists during seizures under supervision.
• Administers medications under doctor orders with parental permission.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years classroom experience

Paraprofessional cert desirable

Job description

Phoenix Union High School District 210 seeks a Classified Instructional Support/Community Skills/Personal Assistant to aid students with special needs within educational and extracurricular settings. The role involves supervision, instructional assistance, and collaboration with teachers and staff to support student progress.

Responsibilities include behavior management, record-keeping, and assisting with lesson activities and IEP implementation.