Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant

Basis Ed • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

BASIS Tucson Primary is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant for an immediate start. The role assists with Special Education, 504, and English Learner programs at the school site. The assistant helps maintain communication with parents, peers, and supervisors about Exceptional Student Services matters and provides paraprofessional support to individual students.

The position supports students with special educational needs in general education settings, helps implement IEPs and 504 plans, and provides instructional and academic assistance. It also includes student supervision, collaboration with the ESS Coordinator and teaching staff, and administrative and recordkeeping duties. Student records and progress information must be handled confidentially and with integrity.

Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, the option to add dependents, a 401(k) with partial match, an Employee Assistance Program, and a childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on an applicable paraprofessional exam.
• CPI or TACT-2.
• At least one year of experience with related special education job duties in a similar-sized school.

Responsibilities

• Plan implementation for students with special educational needs in general education settings, including classrooms, halls, lunchrooms, and playgrounds.
• Provide paraprofessional or one-on-one support to individual students as needed.
• Help the ESS Coordinator implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Work collaboratively with the ESS Coordinator.
• Provide support to teaching staff.
• Collect and maintain IEP- and 504-related paperwork, preserving the confidentiality and integrity of student records and progress information.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks in support of the ESS Coordinator(s).
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO.
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.

What This Job Offers

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