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Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire

OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate : 16.31

Performance Pay : Available annually

New hire experience :

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education :

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class / Calendar : A11, 9.25 months

Hours :

Part-time (29 hours per week)

FSLA : Non-Exempt

Benefits : None

OVERVIEW

To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district
Ability and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals
Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver, under teacher's direction, classroom work / homework and / or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice

Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of classroom

Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed

Implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression

Respond to problem behaviors according to the student's positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy

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

May be occasionally required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and / or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment

Accompany students as they transition across campus

Monitor individual and / or small student groups in classroom and / or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate social 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

Participate in various meetings to share information and / or improve one's skills and / or knowledge

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

May lift, pull, push or carry

May stand for a prolonged period of time

May move light weight furniture

May be exposed to outdoor elements

May require strength to push / pull 30-35 lbs

May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties

Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel

Supervision

Classroom Teacher

Site Administrator

Certified Specialists

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.

Salary : $16

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