2026-27 Instructional Assistant-Special Education (Flexible/Part-Time) - Various Locations

Location: Various Locations
Temporary/Timesheet Position: $16.99/hour
Flexible 1-29 hours/week, Mondays through Fridays

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant - Flexible/Part-Time is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the general education classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. This could also include working with students who may need 1:1 assistance. This job reports to Site Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g. lifting, feeding, toilet training, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as requested by the teacher or administrative staff, as needed (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, team meetings, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students (e.g. bathroom, office classroom, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from destination.
• Implements under the supervision of the assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical functions (e.g. copying, filing, data entry, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the instructional program.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Remains with students at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of students, removing students when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting in ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPI Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Job related experience is desired.

Skills

• Perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior.
• Schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; use basic, job-related equipment.
• Work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• Identify issues and create action plans; interpret data independently; problem-solve with equipment moderately.
• Adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; work as part of a team; work with constant interruptions; maintain a positive rapport with students, employees, and community.

Work Environment

• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing.
• Performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Pay

$16.99/hour

Schedule

Flexible 1-29 hours/week, Mondays through Fridays