2025-26 SPED Instructional Assistant/SUN Kids Preschool HQ - Echo Mountain Primary

Paradise Valley USD 69 • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The job of Para Educator - Special Education Preschool Program is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of preschool students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This job reports to Preschool Teacher/Site Administrator Esse ntial Functions Adapts classroom activities and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assists students with personal & hygienic care (e.g. lifting, feeding, diapering, toilet training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene. Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested by teacher or administrative staff (e.g. first aid, CPR, Department of Health Services regulations training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress. Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, bus, car, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination. Implements classroom management, instructional objectives and AZ Department of Health services, Office of Childcare Licensure regulations for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts in a safe and positive learning environment. Maintains manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of documenting care delivered to students, providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. Oth e r Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED and one of the following
• 60 postsecondary hours of college coursework; or
• AA degree; or
• Passing of ParaPro Assessment ETS Parapro Assessment ( https://www.ets.org/parapro ) ACT Workkeys ( http://www.act.org ) The Master Teacher Para Educator ( http://www.masterteacher.com/ParaEducator-PD-Now )
• Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development/ behavior.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community.
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate Renewal
• First Aid Certificate Renewal
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint

Nice To Haves

• Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assists students with personal & hygienic care (e.g. lifting, feeding, diapering, toilet training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested by teacher or administrative staff (e.g. first aid, CPR, Department of Health Services regulations training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress.
• Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, bus, car, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
• Implements classroom management, instructional objectives and AZ Department of Health services, Office of Childcare Licensure regulations for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts in a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of documenting care delivered to students, providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED