2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Special Needs-HQ - Campo Bello ES

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Instructional Assistant- Special Education is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom, a self-contained classroom and/or with an individual student; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This job reports to Teacher and/or Site Administrator.

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
ACT Workkeys
Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Reading a variety of manuals
Writing documents following prescribed formats
Presenting information to others
Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Instructional procedures and practices
Age appropriate student activities
Safety practices and procedures
Conflict resolution
Stages of child development/ behavior
Scheduling activities
Gathering and/or collating data
Using basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
Working with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a wide diversity of individuals
Working with a variety of data
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
Adapting to changing work priorities
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
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures
Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others
Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
QBS Certificate
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g. lifting, feeding, toilet training, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene and immediate healthcare needs.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, 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 and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, office classroom, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
Implements under the supervision of assigned teachers, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
Documents instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs general clerical functions (e.g. copying, filing, data entry, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the instructional program.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work place; and ensuring students success in school.
Remains with students at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of students, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.