Summer Pre-K Education Assistant - Inclusion

Summer Pre-K Education Assistant - Inclusion

Position Type:

Classified/Support Positions/Education Assistant-Inclusion

Date Posted:

1/14/2026

Location:

Valley View Early Learning Center

Date Available:

06/01/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

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SUMMER PRE-K EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - INCLUSION

Hiring Pay Range: $19.23 - $20.41 per hour DOE

FTE 1.0 40 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Includes 30 minute unpaid meal break)

TEMPORARY POSITION FROM: 06/01/2026 - 07/10/2026

Valley View Early Learning Center

Definition:

Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the school and/or physical therapist, performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting. Assignment may be with severely multiply impaired students of any grade level.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

Tasks:

* 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;

* 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;

* Attend weekly staff meetings;

* 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.

Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred:

Associate's degree preferred and six months of working with special needs children

Special Requirements :

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.

CPR certificate and…