Instructional Assistant - Special Education

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Special Education position at Gateway Polytechnic Academy is designed to support the teacher in achieving classroom and individual student goals. The role involves working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning, guide independent study, and assist with various classroom and personal routines. This position is crucial for ensuring students receive the necessary support to succeed in their educational journey.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent attendance record
Must have, or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep certifications current.
Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
Must pass a background clearance
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
Checks class work, grade papers and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
Serves as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Alerts the classroom teacher to any problems.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
Participates in in-service training programs as required.
Assists students with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
Meets students at the bus each morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
Assists students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
Operates and care for equipment and assistive technology used in the classroom.
Assists with student supervision in all school settings.
Refers all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to classroom teacher.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.