Instructional Assistant Special Education II - Self-Contained - Johnson Elementary School

Instructional Assistant Special Education II
- Self-Contained
- Johnson Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 Johnson Elementary, Mesa, Arizona

• Job : 5662827
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Apr 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Summary: To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing academic, daily living, and health care activities; to relieve teachers of routine clerical tasks.

• 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.
• Perform support tasks in accordance with district procedures as required based on student need, including: behavior management techniques for elopement behavior on and off campus; district identified behavior management strategies (A.S.P.E.N.); physical interventions to mitigate severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation when students present a danger to self or others; transfers and/or lifts for non-ambulatory students; tube feeding; diapering (may require use of Hoyer hydraulic lift);
  
  seizure intervention; aerosol generating procedures; assistance for students needing personal care due to severe medical conditions or physical limitations; accompaniment 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 maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve skills or knowledge.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire, or pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge.
• Previous experience and record of effectiveness in similar roles.

• Model attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• 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.
• Computer proficiency, including basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by the classroom teacher.

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• May work in resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms.
• Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
• Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the…