Community Skills/Personal Assistant (4859)

Phoenix Union High School District 210•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Skills/Personal Assistant is responsible for assisting students with special needs in educational programs and in extracurricular functions. This role involves monitoring and supervising students during various activities, providing instructional assistance, preparing materials, maintaining records, and supporting students with behavioral management and personal hygiene. The assistant may also be responsible for transporting students, administering medication under doctor's orders, and attending staff meetings. A key aspect of the role is supporting the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public through courteous and professional interactions, while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Paraprofessional certification

Responsibilities

Monitors and supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities including lunch, bus arrival/departure, free time, etc.
Monitors students during off-campus activities.
Provides instructional activity assistance to individual students and/or for small groups of students as requested by the teacher.
Attends classes with students; implements accommodations and modifications to lessons.
Provides instructional assistance to students.
Assists teachers with preparation of room and instructional materials, maintain student records, folders, and performance data.
Perform various clerical tasks as assigned by the teacher.
Assists teacher in designing activities for lesson plans and Individual Education Programs.
Assists with performance assessments.
Assists teachers with tracking students' grades; helps students to check their own grades to stay on track for graduation.
Assists students with behavioral management needs and personal hygiene practice and understanding.
Monitors student usage of computers and other instructional equipment to ensure District and school policies and guidelines are being followed.
Transports students to and from off-campus activities or school as necessary.
Assists students in eating as required.
Employs restraint tactics to control harmful behavior or self-abuse; assists students during epileptic seizures.
Administers medications, under doctor's orders, and with parental permission.
Attends staff meetings and in-services.
Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.