Special Education Instructional… at SchoolSpring · Phoenix

Summary: Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support teachers in implementing instructional programs. The role involves working directly with children in small groups or one-on-one, assisting with classroom materials, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities:
- Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate 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

Required Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent of two (2) years' college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must carry and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be able to lift wheelchair students
- 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
- 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
- Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
- Must be able to restrain students
- Proof of a MMR vaccination if born after 1/1/1957
- Proof of a high school diploma or GED
- Official college Transcripts showing the award of your degree or a minimum of 60 college credits (only grade C and higher and 100 or higher coursework will be counted) or proof of passing the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment
- This position requires an Arizona DPS-issued Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer prior experience working with Special Education children
- CPI training preferred

Required Skills: CPR certification, First Aid certification, Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, ParaPro assessment, WorkKeys assessment, Special Education experience, CPI training, Patience, Interpersonal relationship skills

Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits.