Instructional Assistant - Special Education (4003)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant - Special Education assists the teacher in carrying out teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve classroom and individual goals. The role supports instruction and student routines, operates classroom equipment and assistive technology, and helps supervise students across school settings. This is an hourly, non-exempt position for 188 days (nine months), working 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Must pass a background clearance.
- Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Must be able to bend and lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Work with individual students or groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
- Check class work, grade papers, and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
- Serve as the primary source of information and assistance for a substitute teacher in the regular teacher's absence.
- Alert the classroom teacher to problems.
- Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality of information.
- Participate in required in-service training programs.
- Assist students with lunch, snack, recess, and cleanup routines.
- Meet students at the bus in the morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
- Assist students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
- Operate and care for classroom equipment and assistive technology.
- Assist with student supervision in all school settings.
- Refer parent questions or concerns directly and immediately to the classroom teacher.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- Benefits as provided under QCUSD District policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
