2025-26 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - Licensed Practical Nurse - Whispering Wind
About The Position
Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care LPN Location: Whispering Wind Academy 9 months, 6.5 hours/day Grade 26/Step 24: $27.37/hour Non-Interim Position Dates: Immediately - 5/22/2026 This job reports to Elementary School Nurse Esse ntial Functions Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community. Observe, record, and report to the school nurse the condition of the student including signs and symptoms, which may be indicative of a change in the patient's condition. Provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the student. Assist in the care of the student in accordance with the student's care plan. Assist as needed with other students in program. Other job-related duties as assigned. Ex p e r i e nce: Previous experience working with severely handicapped children Effective communication skills Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Testing Certificates and Licenses Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint FLSA Status - Non Exempt Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with severely handicapped children
- Effective communication skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community.
- Observe, record, and report to the school nurse the condition of the student including signs and symptoms, which may be indicative of a change in the patient's condition.
- Provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the student.
- Assist in the care of the student in accordance with the student's care plan.
- Assist as needed with other students in program.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
