Substitute Teacher Assistant

Position Title: Substitute Instructional Assistant – Special Education/Preschool
Department: Substitute Services
Reports To: Building Principal, Classroom Teacher, and District Substitute Specialist
Location: Show Low Unified School District

The Substitute Instructional Assistant – Special Education/Preschool supports classroom instruction in the absence of a regularly assigned paraprofessional. This position assists with student learning, behavior support, daily routines, and individual student needs, including those related to IEP goals and personal care.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Three professional references (must include email addresses)

• Copies of required documents must be uploaded at the time of application submission

• Incomplete applications will be closed after 30 days

As Needed

Daily Assignment Compensation:

• $14.70 per hour

• Assist individual students or small groups in reinforcing instructional material or IEP goals

• Support student learning through enrichment, remediation, or independent activities

• Supervise student testing, grade work, and perform clerical tasks as assigned

• Alert the classroom teacher to concerns regarding students’ behavior or progress

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics

• Assist with student needs during lunch, snack, recess, and cleanup routines

• Support students with personal hygiene and toileting needs, including diapering

• Operate and maintain classroom equipment and assistive technology

• Provide supervision and support in various school settings

• Refer all parent inquiries to the classroom teacher immediately

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising staff or administration

• Frequent standing, sitting, bending, and moving across campus

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds

• Visual abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment

• Typical school environment with moderate noise levels

• May require working with students with significant physical or behavioral needs

• Reasonable accommodations available in accordance with ADA

Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities or duties. Assignments may change to meet the needs of the district.