SPED Instructional Assistant II — Self-Contained (FT)

Holmes Elementary; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Holmes Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education II in a self-contained setting. The role supports certified teachers, assists with monitoring and instruction for students under IEPs, and relieves teachers of clerical tasks.

Requires an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro Test, plus prior experience. Base hourly rate is $19.89; benefits include sick leave, holidays, APS retirement match, health and life insurance.

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.
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles.
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom work/homework under teacher’s direction and reinforce objectives.
• Assist in development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom.
• Collect data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
• Assist with daily living activities and health care tasks as needed.
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher and maintain student files.

Skills

Experience in similar roles

Good verbal and written communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

60 college credit hours

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Holmes Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education II in a self-contained setting. The role supports certified teachers, assists with monitoring and instruction for students under IEPs, and relieves teachers of clerical tasks.

Requires an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits, or ParaPro Test, plus prior experience. Base hourly rate is $19.89; benefits include sick leave, holidays, APS retirement match, health and life insurance.