Instructional Assistant Senior Special Needs, Personal (SEALS, SPARK, PALS, PUPALS) Fuller Elementary at Tempe School District No.3

TITLE: Instructional Assistant Senior Special Needs PersonalJOB DESCRIPTION:Assist special education teachers with individualized instruction. Implement each childs individualized education plan (I.E.P.). Assist students with personal needs such as toiletry feeding adaptive equipment etc. Monitor student behavior.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GEDAn AA degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (preferred)State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance CardThree (3) years of experience working with special needs children (preferred)Ability to obtain certification in Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention CPR and First AidSpecial training in the use of adaptive equipment (may be required upon hire)Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists teacher with instructions creation of classroom materials and classroom set up.Assist teacher in meeting individualized educational plan (I.E.P.) goals.Assist and accompany student for inclusion in regular classroom.Aid student with personal hygiene including changing diapers and assisting with toilet training.Assist students in proper use of eating utensils and cafeteria behavior.Assist occupational therapist and speech therapist with teaching student as required.Provide a safe environment for special education students in which to learn.Works with students on a variety of subjects or in one-on-one or small group instruction.Monitor and supervise students in classroom playground and cafeteria settings; utilize District behavior modification program as needed.Prepare instructional materials and visual aids; photo copies materials and documents.Prepare workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons.Assist students with learning reading writing and math skills.Assist in administering District and State tests.Assess student needs and modify lessons to provide appropriate help; document student progress.Collaborate with teachers to ensure lessons are appropriate for student.Organize and maintain teaching materials.Organize and file student work; plan for daily activities to meet specific needs of each child.May oversee class as required in teachers absence.Attend educational training as required.Perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:Knowledge of special education student needsKnowledge of early childhood or adolescent learning methods and techniquesKnowledge of District policies and procedures affecting assigned workKnowledge of District behavior modification programKnowledge of reading readiness skills and strategiesKnowledge of testing procedures and State standardsSkill working with special education studentsSkill assisting teachers with student learningSkill monitoring and assisting studentsSkill establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsSkill communicating orally and in writingSkill utilizing classroom supplies and equipmentSkill in maintaining confidential files and recordsSkill in administering testsAbility to work with culturally diverse studentsWORKING CONDITIONS:Generally an indoor classroom settingPosition is exposed to infectious diseaseExposure to outside elementsPHYSICAL EFFORT:Position may require climbing stooping standing walking lifting keyboarding talking hearing and eyestrain with repetitive motions.Position may require lifting pushing pulling or carrying furniture equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 - 35 pounds infrequently and may require assistance from other personnel.Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.WORK YEAR: 189 DaysDEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary & Middle SchoolREPORTS TO: PrincipalEVALUATION: Classified Personnel EvaluationSUPERVISES: N/ARequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Client Server,FMCG Sales,Land Survey,Facilities,Labouring Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1