Exceptional Student Services Assistant - Immediate Start

Basis Ed • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Phoenix South is seeking qualified candidates for an Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant to start ASAP! Our Phoenix South campus is a Title I School, which means it serves a high percentage of students from low-income families and qualifies for additional funds and support. The role of the Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant (ESS Instructional Assistant) is to assist in all aspects of Special Education, 504, and EL Programs at the school’s site. Exceptional Student Services Assistants help maintain communication channels with parents, peers, and supervisors regarding all ESS items and provide paraprofessional support for individual students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam, CPI or TACT-2
• 1+ years with related special education job duties in a similar-sized school

Responsibilities

• Plan implementation with special educational needs in general education settings such as classrooms, halls, lunchrooms, playgrounds, etc.
• Provide paraprofessional or one-on-one support to individual students, as needed.
• Help the ESS Coordinator in all aspects of implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Work collaboratively with ESS Coordinator
• Provide support to teaching staff.
• Collect and maintain paperwork associated with IEPs and 504 plans and ensure confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information.
• Support the ESS Coordinator(s) by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.
• Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by special education teachers.
• Provide instructional interventions and academic support to individual students or small groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED