Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH 3687 - Phoenix

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (DEAF/HH)Location:Phoenix CampusEmployee Status:PermanentHours Per Week:36Work Calendar:10-MonthPay Rate:$16.7471 per hourOther:ASL preferredCLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION Essential Duties Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related dutiesAssist Teacher in the implementation of instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals.Under the guidance of the Teacher; tutor students in a variety of activities (academic subjects, daily life/social skills, etc.) in both individual and group settings.Monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuriesObserve, record, and maintain student files per Federal, State, and Agency policiesProvide Assistance in lifting and caring for students which may include toileting, feeding, and hygieneTransport students to and from activities/appointments when necessaryContinue professional growth through training sessions/workshops Knowledge Of Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unitPrinciples and practices of administration and managementAgency or program rules, regulations, and operating proceduresInstructional methods and learning strategiesBehavior management techniquesComputer programs/software and office equipment relevant to position Skilled In Monitoring/assessing performanceAugmentative communicationTime managementOrganization and planning Ability To Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understandMultitaskWork with minimal supervisionOperate AT equipmentReach, stoop, bend, and liftOperate office equipment Special Conditions/Requirements Must be able to pass FBI and State background checkDefensive Driver Training program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State businessHigh School DiplomaAssociates Degree OR completion of 60 units of college coursework OR a valid Paraprofessional certificationCurrent Arizona Driver's LicenseCurrent CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within required timeline.ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing.Braille skills if working with students who are blind/visually impaired. BENEFITS Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.