Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Self-Contained

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:

$16.87

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 five-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-b, 9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time (32.5 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

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
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
May be 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 ontime attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
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 3035 lbs
May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties
Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel