SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - North Ranch ES
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care
- North Ranch ES
Paradise Valley USD 69 North Ranch ES
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Job : 5688475
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Position Type: 6.5 hrs/day
Job DescriptionSPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care
Location: North Ranch Elementary School
Term: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day
Grade Level and Pay: Grade 16, $16.99/hour
Employment:
Non-Interim Position
Dates: 08/03/2026 - 05/27/2027
Benefits: ASRS, Paid Sick/Personal Time, Medical and optional Dental/Vision
Requirement: HS Diploma or GED
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Assistant/SPED Personal Care is done for the purpose 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
Essential FunctionsAdapts 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.
Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS:
required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies include adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; physical restraint practices.
KNOWLEDGE: required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies include age‑appropriate activities when working with high‑risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of…
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