2026-27 Instructional Assistant/SPED SUN Kids Preschool - Liberty ES

Paradise Valley USD 69•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant- Special Education supports the instructional program by assisting with the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms and with individual students. The role helps implement instructional plans, monitors student behavior during classroom and non-classroom periods, and provides information to appropriate school personnel. The position is located at Liberty Elementary School, is non-interim, and is scheduled for nine months at 6.0 hours per day. It reports to a Teacher and/or Site Administrator. The assistant adapts classroom activities and materials under teacher direction; supports classroom testing and assignments; provides personal care and immediate healthcare assistance to students when needed; implements teacher- and IEP-team-directed instructional and behavioral plans; and supports students’ academic, social, daily living, and job skills. The role also monitors schedules and behavior, escorts and supervises students across school settings, maintains records and instructional materials, communicates with staff and parents, and responds to emergencies. The position requires appropriate student safety practices, confidentiality, collaboration, and the ability to work with diverse individuals and changing priorities. The work involves significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job generally involves 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing, with minimal temperature variation and exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Compensation is $16.99 per hour. The posting lists ASRS, paid sick/personal time, and medical and optional dental/vision benefits. The stated dates are November 9, 2026 through May 27, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Job-related experience is desired.
Required certificates and licenses: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and QBS Certificate.
Maintain required certificates and/or licenses.
Criminal background clearance.
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Skills in adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment and pertinent software, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge of basic math; reading manuals; writing documents in prescribed formats; presenting information; and understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and stages of child development and behavior.
Ability to schedule activities, gather and/or collate data, and use basic job-related equipment.
Ability to work with others in varied circumstances, work with data using defined processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and data, adapt to changing priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, handle constant interruptions, and maintain positive rapport with students, employees, and the community.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to support classroom objectives.
Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support classroom teachers.
Assist students who are medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed with personal hygiene and immediate healthcare needs, including lifting, feeding, toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy care, and medication as applicable.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations, including training on first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
Communicate with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents to assist with evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Escort students to destinations such as bathrooms, offices, and classrooms to support safe and efficient transitions.
Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team under assigned teachers’ supervision.
Use appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches to intervene in potential conflicts and minimize disruptions.
Document instructional materials and maintain manual and electronic files and records.
Model conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Monitor students’ daily schedules and behavior plans, including class schedules, work schedules, and personal hygiene.
Supervise students during assigned periods in school settings such as restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeterias, and parking lots.
Perform general clerical functions, including copying, filing, and data entry.
Provide teacher-supervised individual and group instruction in academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, and job skills to reinforce instructional objectives and implement IEP plans.
Remain with students at all times to support their safety, remove students when necessary, and de-escalate situations outside the classroom.
Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.