Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time - K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Preschool Instructional Assistant – Part Time – K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

Employment Type: Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $19.64

Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months

Performance Pay: Available annually; 1% of base hourly per year of verified experience beyond requirement (up to ten-year maximum), 1% for AA or higher degree if not required.

Job Summary: To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans (IEP); to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to assist teacher with routine clerical tasks. Demonstrate capacity to operate independently with minimal input from the teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction tailored to student IEP goals
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom
• Proactively collect and monitor data related to academic and behavioral goals, demonstrating initiative and accountability while utilizing district-approved tools and systems
• Assist in modifying curriculum to meet individual learning needs
• Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression
• Actively monitor and respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy
• Act in accordance with district crisis intervention policy while implementing ASPEN protocols, first aid, CPR (training provided)
• Model and maintain use of de‑escalation strategies to support students in behavioral and emotional distress
• Transfer and/or lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
• Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills
• Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
• Perform and act in accordance with training as required by the health office
• Accompany students as they transition across campus, including arrival and dismissal
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
• Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher in the maintenance of student files and to provide classroom materials
• Perform Medicaid billing in school programs (training provided)
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge
• Solicit feedback for continuous improvement and participate in professional learning and district‑led professional development
• Collaborate with the SPED team focused on meeting student IEP goals
• Regular and on‑time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge
• 6 months experience with preschool children

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability and…