Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Adams Elementary School

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans (IEP); to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to assist teacher of routine clerical tasks. Demonstrate capacity to operate independently with minimal input from the teacher.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
6 months experience with preschool children
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Ability to work well with young children, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
Computer proficiency to include basic abilities in using the district’s Google platform
Ability to operate standard office machines
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to work with minimum supervision

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles

Responsibilities

Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction tailored to student IEP goals
Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom
Proactively collect and monitor data related to academic and behavioral goals, demonstrating initiative and accountability while utilizing district-approved tools and systems
Assist in modifying curriculum to meet individual learning needs
Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
Actively monitor and respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
Act in accordance with district crisis intervention policy while implementing, ASPEN protocols, first aide, CPR (training provided)
Model and maintain use of de-escalation strategies to support students in behavioral and emotional distress
Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills
Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
Perform and act in accordance with training as required by the health office
Accompany students as they transition across campus including but not limited to arrival and dismissal
Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions
Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
Perform Medicaid billing in school programs (training provided)
Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge
Solicit feedback for continuous improvement and participate in professional learning and district led professional development
Collaborate with the SPED team focused on meeting student IEP goals
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools