Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Support - Part Time - Patterson Elementary School

Mesa Public Schools•Mesa, AZ

32d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience working with children

Responsibilities

Deliver, under teacher's direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice
Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
In collaboration with certified personnel implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
Respond to problem behaviors according to the student's positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students' daily living activities and behavioral skills
Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
Accompany students as they transition across campus
Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions
Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher (i.e. copies, materials, billing)
Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one's skills and/or knowledge
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools