Instructional Assistant - Special Education (9212)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant - Special Education assists the classroom teacher in carrying out teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve classroom and individual goals. The position is hourly and non-exempt, is scheduled for 188 days over nine months, and works 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The assistant reports to the classroom teacher, site administrator, and special education administrator. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy. The role supports instruction and student routines in the classroom and other school settings. Duties include reinforcing learning, guiding independent, enrichment, and remedial work, checking class work, grading papers, supervising testing, and supporting students with meals, recess, personal care, bus transitions, and assistive technology. The assistant also helps supervise students across school settings, maintains confidentiality, alerts the teacher to problems, and refers parent questions or concerns to the classroom teacher. Other job-related duties may be assigned to advance district priorities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a good attendance record, and current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain and maintain it. The employee must pass a background clearance and obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. The job involves standing, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands and arms, bending or stooping, moving around campuses, and lifting or moving items. The stated physical requirements include regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level.
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 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 of time.
Responsibilities
- Works with individual students or groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work established by the classroom teacher.
- Checks class work, grades papers, and supervises testing as assigned by the teacher.
- Serves as a source of information and assistance for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Alerts the classroom teacher to problems.
- Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality of information consistent with expectations for teachers.
- Participates in required in-service training programs.
- Assists students with lunch, snacks, recess, and cleanup routines.
- Meets students at the bus in the morning and takes them to the bus in the afternoon.
- Assists students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
- Operates and cares for classroom equipment and assistive technology.
- Assists with student supervision in all school settings.
- Refers parent questions or concerns directly and immediately to the classroom teacher.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- Benefits as per 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
