Part Time Special Education Instructional Aide

Heritage Academy • Maricopa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Heritage provides parents and scholars with a friendly and orderly academic environment. As an integral part of Heritage Academy, the Special Education Instructional Aide assists the Special Education Teacher in supporting scholars in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to practices consistent with Heritage culture, strategy, and values.

The aide works with assigned classroom teachers, while recognizing that support duties may take place in other classrooms. The role provides behavioral, academic, or physical assistance to students in general education and special education settings; supports documentation of student progress toward academic and behavioral plan goals; and helps teachers implement behavior supports, including redirection, de-escalation strategies, and positive feedback. The aide also identifies student needs through formal and informal assessments and helps maintain a secure and effective learning environment through classroom discipline and behavior monitoring.

The position requires a high school degree or equivalent. Two to three years of experience in an academic setting is preferred. Fingerprint clearance pursuant to A.R.S. 15-512 is required. The role involves occasional use of a computer, telephone, and office equipment; remaining stationary for part of the work time; occasional movement around campus; and possible exposure to outdoor weather or moving equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S. 15-512.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional and friendly disposition.
• Proficiency with computers and office software applications, including MS Office tools and internet search engines.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned classroom teachers, with support duties potentially occurring in other classrooms.
• Provide behavioral, academic, or physical support to students in general education and special education settings.
• Attend Open Houses, special school events, and designated All Faculty Meetings.
• Assist in documenting students’ progress on goals in their academic and behavioral plans.
• Assist teachers in providing behavior support for students with specific behavior goals and plans, including redirection, de-escalation strategies, and positive feedback.
• Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments.
• Ensure adherence to reasonable classroom discipline rules to maintain a secure and effective learning environment.
• Manage student behavior by monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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