Associate, Instructional SPED Special Education; SCPara)

Associate, Instructional SPED Special Education (SCPara) (Laveen Traditional Academy)

Laveen Elementary School District Laveen Traditional Academy
- Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Laveen Elementary School District Laveen Traditional Academy
- Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Laveen Elementary School District

Job : 5604861

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification, First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course completed at first available offering by District. High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, professional staff to whom assigned

JOB GOAL:

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs students under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assists the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Assists in supervising students at arrival and dismissal, in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district certified staff member.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques, under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assists specific student with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts in accordance with the student’s individualized education program.
• Assists students with self-care activities related to eating, dressing, toileting, grooming, as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
  Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Maintains confidentiality;
  Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication
  - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
  - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity
  - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security
  - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• The…