Sped Self Contained Instructional Assistant

Fowler Elementary District Fowler Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Fowler
Elementary School
District

Job Title
: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Classification
:
Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range
: I or II depending on qualification

Description
:
The Special Education Instructional Assistant I performs a variety of instructional and non-instructional tasks both in and out of the classroom to support the teacher of students with special needs. Some duties may include the playground setting (duty) where there may be exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Qualifications
:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Provide documentation showing a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment –Range I
• Sixty (60) college credit hours/or Associate Arts Degree or higher
  - Range II
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and oral communication
• Knowledge of Spanish including reading, writing and oral communication is desired
• Ability to use of office equipment including computers (Word, Excel) copiers, fax machines and other applicable office equipment
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Ability to exhibit mature judgment
• Knowledge of arithmetic and basic mathematic procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with administration, staff, students, parents and other district personnel
• Ability to perform playground supervision duties
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Some experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs; such as, those students with physical and mental limitations
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Assist with monitoring each student’s progress and record relevant data to aid in the writing/updating of Individual Education Plan
• Participate in team planning of academic curriculum based on individual interests, needs, abilities, student achievement and group dynamics
• Participate in team assessment of each child regarding progress and assist in developing individual objectives and goals
• Provide assistance with the preparation of instructional materials
• Distribute and collect tests and homework assignments as directed
• Assist with supervision and enforcement of rules and procedures for student discipline and classroom management
• Assist the staff to continually maintain good student behavior and safety in the classroom, halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, playground and on field trips
• Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records and keeping all necessary documentation on each child current
• Provide assistance with inventory and maintaining equipment and supplies
• Assist the teacher in maintaining an attractive and clean classroom
• Perform clerical and clean-up duties as assigned
• Assist with maintaining a positive environment that develops social, emotional and cognitive skills as well as promotes and supports cooperation and learning
• Assist with the implementation of federal, state and local health and safely policies and procedures
• Assist with the completion of all documentation for…