Special Needs Preschool Aide | Positive Impact & Part-Time

Sunset; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool to support teachers and students in a diverse classroom. You will help provide materials, work with special needs students individually or in groups, and assist with daily activities and lesson plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety on the playground and in the cafeteria, communicating with parents about progress, and preparing classrooms and materials for activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required prior to hiring.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Preferred: Six months experience working with children in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special education students individually or in groups on academic, social, emotional, functional, language and behavior skills and activities of daily living.
• Monitor students on the playground and in the cafeteria to maintain safety and proper conduct.
• Prepare classrooms for activities, set up materials, and copy/organize educational resources.
• Communicate progress and concerns with parents, and help implement teacher plans and feedback.
• Assist with planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and feedback from students.

Skills

Child development

Math concepts

Classroom activities

Working with children

Special needs understanding

Techniques and procedures

Group activities

Lesson plans

School policies

Communication with supervisors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Washington Elementary School District in Glendale, AZ is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Special Needs Preschool to support teachers and students in a diverse classroom. You will help provide materials, work with special needs students individually or in groups, and assist with daily activities and lesson plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety on the playground and in the cafeteria, communicating with parents about progress, and preparing classrooms and materials for activities.