SPED Instructional Assistant​/Personal Care - Pinnacle HS

Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - Special Education

Location:

Pinnacle High School

9 months, 6.75 hours/day

Grade 16, $16.99/hour

Non-Interim Position

Benefits: ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, Medical and optional Dental/Vision

Requirement: HS Diploma or GED

Dates: 8/3/2026 - 5/27/2027

Purpose Statement:
The job of Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with special need students one-on-one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students' daily activities. This job reports to Teacher and/or Site Administrator.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work place; and ensuring students success.
• Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Skills:
  
  Adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; physical restraint practices.
• Knowledge:
  Basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents; understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions; age appropriate activities for high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.
• Ability:
  Schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others; work with data using defined processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a wide diversity of individuals; problem solving to identify issues and create action plans; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; handling frequent interruptions;
  
  maintaining a good rapport with students, employees and community.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Job related experience is required.
• Certificates & Licenses: CPR Certificate;
  First Aid Certificate; CPI Certificate.
• Clearances:
  Criminal Background Clearance;
  Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• FLSA Status:
  Non Exempt.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

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