Special Education Assistant 26/27

Basis Ed • Scottsdale, AZ

17h • Onsite

About The Position

BASIS Oro Valley Primary is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Assistant to join their team for the 2026/2027 school year. BASIS Ed offers an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in a dynamic, exciting, and unpredictable academic community. The role is part of a highly social, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• A Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience working with children, especially children with special needs such as EBD/Autism support or behavior issues
• Experience with teaching and/or tutoring
• Understanding of behavior support/modification
• Familiarity with inclusion of special needs students within the general education setting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Specializes in autistic support
• Demonstrate knowledge and credibility to parents, students, staff, supervisors, and outside agencies through oral and written communication that is timely, confident, and articulate
• Experience working with children, ability to perform tasks with precision (attention to detail, adherence to timelines)
• Excellent organizational skills and facility with office technology
• Open to new ideas in education

Responsibilities

• Work 1 on 1 with a child, with special needs such as EBD/Autism support or behavior issues
• Work with students with special needs in general education settings (classrooms, halls, lunchroom, playground, etc.) one on one or in small groups
• Assist student with staying on task during classwork and class activities
• Encourage student's social and emotional development
• Reinforce positive behavior
• Liaise with the SPED coordinator, parents and other stakeholders
• Support the learning expert teacher and the subject expert teachers in the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
• Ability to assist with adaptive technology
• Enthusiastic about working with students with special needs
• Perform other duties as requested

Benefits

• Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Ability to add dependents
• 401k with partial match that grows over time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees