2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Special Needs - Copper Canyon ES

Paradise Valley USD 69•Scottsdale, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The SPED Instructional Assistant/Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting the instructional program by assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in a regular classroom setting. This role involves helping to implement instructional plans and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment for students with special needs. The position is located at Copper Canyon Elementary School and is a 9-month, 6.5 hours/day role.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
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
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals
Ability to work with a variety of data
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
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
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.
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.
Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, office classroom, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
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.
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.