Instructional Assistant Special Education II - Self-Contained - Mountain View High School

Instructional Assistant Special Education II
- Self-Contained
- Mountain View High School

Mesa USD 4, Mountain View High – Mesa, Arizona. Job . Final date to receive applications:
Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time). Starting Date:
To Be Determined.

To assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing Individual Education Plans; assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; relieve teacher 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 and provide support tasks in accordance with district procedures as required based on student need, including but not limited to:
• Behavior management techniques where elopement behavior both on and off campus happens on a regular basis.
• District identified behavior management strategies (A.S.P.E.N.).
• Physical interventions to remediate severe emotional and behavior dysregulation when the student presents as a danger to self or others.
• Transfers and/or lifts for non-ambulatory students to assist them in performing daily activities.
• Tube feeding.
• Diapering (may require use of Hoyer hydraulic lift).
• Seizure intervention.
• Aerosol generating procedures.
• Frequently required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., 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 on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assists 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.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates 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 to include use of 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 classroom teacher.

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms.
• Supports students with disabilities, which may…