Classified: ESS Assistant Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

Classified: ESS Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Location:

Desert Edge High School

Date Available:

07/23/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESS Assistant

TITLE:

ESS Assistant FTE: 1.0

FLSA STATUS:
Non Exempt HOURS PER DAY: 8

WORK CALENDAR: 198 days

COMPENSATION:
Classified Non Exempt Compensation Guide (Starting at $18.45/hour)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist site staff and parents requesting service regarding Special Education records and students in the program

Greets and assists students and parents entering the Special Education Office for registration

Provides information concerning programs and procedures to students, parents, and the public according to prescribed protocol

Answers phones, screens calls, and relays messages to Special Education staff

Creates/maintains files of Special Education records for each student according to District protocol.

Creates/maintains a database of all Special Education students at each school site and prepares reports as required

Assists with scheduling student/parent appointments, IEP's and 504 meetings

Calls/researches other information on students new to the school site

Translates for students and parents, (if bilingual) as needed

Assist teachers with meeting notices and documentation required for IEP and 504 meetings

Provides student's teachers with individualized educational plans in order to assist with compliance

Secures timesheet signatures from paraprofessionals and department chair

Prepares paraprofessional schedule

Maintains quality control of IEP's before sending to District office

Processes teacher supply requests

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

Maintain punctual and regular attendance

Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

Education / Certificate

1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Must have and maintain a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience

1. Must possess an ability to deal effectively with matters of confidentiality.

2. Must possess the ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, staff and the general public.

3. Ability to function in stressful situations and respond with tact, composure and courtesy when dealing with others.

4. Ability to acquire and apply information in related references (e.g., Governing Board policies and regulations, ESS procedures).

5. Must be self-directed and capable of working in a collaborative decision-making management system.

6. Must possess a pleasant personality and telephone manner.

7. Must possess a loyalty to the school district and its philosophy.

8. Must be 21 years of age or older upon hire.

Communication Skills

1. Biliterate/bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Computer Skills

1. Must possess the ability to operate a computer and standard office machines.

2. Must possess ability to use or learn to use Individual Education Plan (IEP) software

3. Ability to operate computer hardware and software in use in ESS at time of and adopted after hire (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and iVISIONS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

2. Ability to regularly push, pull or lift weights up to 15 pounds

3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

4. Regular talking and listening is required

5. Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, sit

WORKING CONDITIONS

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