Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

About the position

The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Early Childhood Exceptional Education and General Early Childhood Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum. The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, and reinforcement of therapy goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate's (or higher) degree OR Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
• One (1) year of experience working with youth or children
• Computer skills, to include the ability to use email
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of application
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Special Education experience
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting