INTERNAL ONLY - Instructional Assistant Senior-Special Needs, Personal (SEALS, SPARK, PALS, PUPALS) - Extended School Year

Tempe School District No.3•Tempe, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist special education teachers with individualized instruction. Implement each child’s individualized education plan (I.E.P.). Assist students with personal needs such as toiletry, feeding, adaptive equipment, etc. Monitor student behavior. (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

Requirements

Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to obtain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid
Special training in the use of adaptive equipment (may be required upon hire)

Nice To Haves

An AA degree, or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
Three (3) years of experience working with special needs children
Ability to speak fluent Spanish

Responsibilities

Assists teacher with instructions, creation of classroom materials and classroom set up.
Assist teacher in meeting individualized educational plan (I.E.P.) goals.
Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom.
Aid student with personal hygiene, including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training.
Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior.
Assist occupational therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.
Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn.
Works with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction.
Monitor and supervise students in classroom, playground and cafeteria settings; utilize District behavior modification program as needed.
Prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copies materials and documents.
Prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons.
Assist students with learning reading, writing and math skills.
Assist in administering District and State tests.
Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress.
Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student.
Organize and maintain teaching materials.
Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child.
May oversee class as required in teacher’s absence.
Attend educational training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.