SY Aide Special Education SC

SY 26-27 Aide Special Education SC

School:
Nogales USD Desert Shadows Middle School - Nogales, Arizona

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jun 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Purpose Statement: The job of AIDE‑SPECIAL EDUCATION is done for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.

Reports to:

PRINCIPAL

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists other personnel (teachers, counselors, substitute teachers, nurses) as may be required (e.g., file student paperwork, review information with parents during teacher/parent conferences, translation for parents, book inventory, student database program).
• Assists students with lesson assignments under the direction of the certified teacher to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Guides students in independent study (enrichment or remedial work) to ensure student success.
• Implements, under supervision, instructional programs and lesson plans to improve students’ academic success.
• Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities to maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Provides support services for students under direction of the certified teacher.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (scheduling, copying) to support teacher and/or administrator.

Skills: None specified.

Knowledge: Basic math, written and oral instructions, age appropriate activities bilingual (English/Spanish).

Abilities: Schedule activities; collate data; use basic equipment; work with others; problem solving with data; teamwork.

Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information/advising others; operating within a defined budget.

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity. 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. Temperature extremes, hazard‑free environment.

Job‑related experience desired.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Para Pro Test or meet alternate requirements.

None specified. Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Non Exempt.

Full‑time.

$16.74 per hour.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Christopher Miranda , Principal.
• Desert Shadows Middle School.
• Phone: 520‑397‑7235.
• Email: cmirand.az.us.