Special Education Instructional Assistants-District Wide

Special Education Instructional Assistants-District Wide

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 DISTRICT WIDE - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5114433
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Salary placement range= $17.27 to $20.47 per hour, depending on the level of education and experience.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

All applicants must have current CPR and First Aid certification

and a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additional duties may be assigned.

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriately to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
• Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attends workshops as directed.
• Must be able to lift wheelchair students.
• Assists teacher with student needs; may include feeding, lifting, assistance with toileting and/or dressing, and other learning activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises children in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's Degree or equivalent of two (2) years’ college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the Para Pro or Work Keys assessment is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer prior experience working with Special Education children.
• Must carry and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• CPI training preferred.

• Ability to write reports business correspondence, etc.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility, and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and staff members.
• Is self-directed and works without direct supervision.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.

• Abi…