Summer Program Education Assistant - Inclusion

Catalina Foothills School District•Tucson, AZ

47d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMP - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - INCLUSION Hiring Pay Rate: $19.23 - $20.41 per hour Depending on Experience Location: Catalina Foothills High School Program Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/17/2026 Half-Day: 9:00AM - 1:00PM OR 1:00PM - 4:00PM Full-Day: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Before/After Program: 7:00AM - 9:00AM OR 4:00PM - 5:30PM Summer Camp Educational Assistant - Inclusion positions assist our special needs summer summer students. You can work as little as one week or as many as seven weeks!! We will email you an availability questionnaire once we receive your application.

Requirements

Associate's degree preferred and six months of working with special needs children
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Must be willing to support feeding and toileting of students with training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding inclusion of special needs students
Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area and/or student's Individual Education Program
Knowledge of universal precautions required when exposed to blood, mucus, saliva, urine, and bowel movements
Knowledge of proper emergency medical care, body positioning/mechanics and CPR
Knowledge appropriate oral and physical intervention methods for special needs students
Knowledge of basic behavioral modification and motivation techniques and practices
Knowledge of available methods to modify classroom assignments
Knowledge of proper techniques in handling, lifting, and carrying students
Skill in safely lifting, moving and working with special needs students
Skill in using specialized tools such as adaptive computer software, adaptive therapy equipment and augmentative communication devices
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents.

Responsibilities

Work individually with students with special needs and support educational progress of the student's established Individual Education Program (IEP)
Modify lessons, instructional materials, quizzes and tests for student accessibility and comprehension
Conduct parallel teaching/tutoring
Take notes for student
Work with small groups of students
Maintain behavior reinforcement programs for positive and negative behavior
Provide physical support and assistance to assure student moves between classroom locations in a timely manner
Assist with major personal, physical and custodial needs of the student including feeding, lifting, positioning, assisted walking, pushing a wheelchair and toilet needs with training
Assist with range of motion exercises, physical/occupational therapy programs and physical education
Assist student in developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and interpreting directions
Assist with speech therapy
Follow established medical emergency plans for medically frail and medically involved students as needed
Teach life skills and study skills
Write and submit progress reports
Assist other special needs students as needed
Use a variety of methods, such as assistive software, sign language, Braille and typing/writing for the student, to communicate with student and assist student in developing functional communications skills
Monitor and document student activities and progress for teacher and parental review
Assist teachers in carrying out education program
Assist teachers in working with special needs children
Attend consultations with specialists to meet needs of special needs children
Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process
Prepare classroom and playground as needed
Adhere to the goals, policies and procedures of the program
Assist students on the bus as required in their IEP, including the following: using needed restraints, observing/assisting students during the trip to keep them comfortable and safe; reporting any difficulties or changes in students' needs to the supervisor; assist students in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency; assisting students to the door for door-to-door needs
Perform other related duties, as required.