SPED Instructional Assistant: One-on-One Support

Desert Trails ES; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS

Paid sick/personal time

Medical and optional dental/vision

Job summary

Desert Trails ES in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting special education students one-on-one, following educational and behavioral plans, and reporting daily activities.

The position is non-interim and runs for 9 months, 6.5 hours per day, with a starting date of August 3, 2026. Benefits include ASRS, paid sick/personal time, and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Adheres to safety practices and maintains accurate records.
• Ability to follow IEP goals and behavioral plans.
• Communicates with teachers and health professionals to support progress.

Responsibilities

• Assists medically fragile or disabled students with personal care.
• Documents daily activities and behavior for logs and progress.
• Models appropriate social behavior and supports learning concepts.
• Maintains files to meet mandated requirements.
• Remains with student to ensure safety and de-escalate when needed.
• Provides instruction under teacher supervision to support IEP goals.

Skills

Safety practices

Accurate records

Follow IEP goals

Communication with teachers

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Desert Trails ES in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves supporting special education students one-on-one, following educational and behavioral plans, and reporting daily activities.

The position is non-interim and runs for 9 months, 6.5 hours per day, with a starting date of August 3, 2026. Benefits include ASRS, paid sick/personal time, and healthcare options.