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Openings as of 4/2/2025

Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant

JobID: 21937

Position Type:
  School Support Staff/Instructional Assistant


Date Posted:
  3/29/2025


Location:
  Alta Loma Elementary - Peoria, AZ


Closing Date:
  04/30/2025


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Position Title: Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant

Department: Special Education 
           
Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Term of Employment: 9 months
 
Salary Classification:   8

 
Job Summary:  Provides a variety of instructional assistance and support series associated with specialized educational programs and student needs. Provides a variety of personal care services for physically handicapped and emotionally and mentally challenged students.
 
Essential Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:
• Prepares instructional and art activity materials and copies.  Prepares and distributes learning packets according to teacher direction. Assists students to use educational tools. 
• Teaches eating, food preparation and cleaning skills.  Disinfects eating and food preparation areas.  Assists and guides students in preparing meals, eating and cleaning.
• Teaches daily living skills such as eating, spending money, time management, rules of behavior, and personal hygiene such as brushing teeth and combing hair.  Assists and guides students with daily living needs and personal hygiene. 
• Monitors and assists students to complete tasks, stay focused and not disturb others.  Assists and calls for assistance when students experience physical or mental trauma. Creates a safe place for student during emotional or physical meltdown.
• Assists student with augmentative physical and communications devices.  Cleans and maintains devices.  Charges batteries and performs technical maintenance as needed. 
• Escorts student to and from classes, activities and transportation buses.  May lift and assist students with augmentative physical devices to transport vans, toilets and therapy devices.
• Assists with physical training programs. Assists in preparation, sending and receipt of student grade checks.
• Provides one-on-one or small group activities under the teacher’s direction.  Monitors behavior and activity, and experiments with different approaches to increase student’s physical, mental and emotional skills. 
• Provides support in monitoring, intervening and redirecting student behaviors.  Assist in providing a safe, peaceful and educational climate.  Assists student to achieve increasing self-sufficiency skills as able. 
• Supervises students in social situations in the cafeteria and playground environment. 
• Assists with toileting, diapering, cleaning bodily fluids and changing.  Cleans and disinfects toileting/changing areas.  Launders classroom towels, sheets and nap blankets. 
• Maintains documentation and records for student files; maintains and updates computer files.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable grants management
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of principles of behavior management.
• Knowledge of the principles of record, file and database management.
• Knowledge of principles of basic and non-typical child development stages, and non-typical developmental delays.
• Knowledge of student monitoring techniques and behavioral controls.
• Skill in following oral and written directions.
• Skill in providing individualized learning and personal assistance.
• Skill in identifying, preventing and deescalating negative behaviors.
• Skill in instructing and assisting students in self-help living skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  At non-Title I schools: a high school diploma or GED, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.  At Title I schools candidates must meet paraprofessional requirements of: 60 hours of college classes, AA degree or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearence check. 
• Must be able to provide a Social Security number for AHCCS provider
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
• May be required to complete training in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and specialized training for developmentally disable students
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds
• May be required to physically restrain or run after a student.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions


 


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Openings as of 4/2/2025

Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant

JobID: 21938

Position Type:
  School Support Staff/Instructional Assistant


Date Posted:
  3/29/2025


Location:
  Alta Loma Elementary - Peoria, AZ


Closing Date:
  04/30/2025


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Position Title: Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant
Department: Exceptional Student Services
Supervisor: School Principal or Designee
Term of Employment: 9 months
Salary Classification: Grade 8

Job Summary: Join us in shaping the minds of tomorrow. Your support in the classroom paves the way for quality education. Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives? We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Instructional Assistants in Peoria Unified School District. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Support Student Learning: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons, providing individualized attention to students, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Develop Valuable skills: Enhance your communication, organization and time management skills while gaining hands-on experience in the educational field.
• Experience Diverse Daily Tasks: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a variety of responsibilities, enduring that no two days are the same.
• Find Job Fulfillment: Take pride in helping students achieve their academic goals and witnessing their growth and progress.
• Explore Career Opportunities: Use this role as a steppingstone to further your career in education, whether by specializing in areas like Special Education Needs (SEN) or pursuing a teaching degree. 
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the diverse needs of students with disabilities on campus, guided by school administration and special education teams.
• Assist students across multiple classroom settings to complete tasks, ensuring access to the general education curriculum and implementing teacher-directed accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans as outlined in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Foster the development of workplace skills and positive behaviors through teaching and modeling.
• Provide proactive support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors to maintain a conducive learning environment, including the use of de-escalation techniques.
• Aid students in utilizing assistive technology effectively to enhance their learning experiences.
• Lead individual and small group activities under teacher direction to reinforce learning objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for student files, ensuring timely updates to computerized records.
• Assist students with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, toileting, and mobility tasks.
• Support the implementation of individual student programs for behavior, sensory needs, and academics, including behavior support plans and sensory integration strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to playground or cafeteria monitoring.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Familiarity with relevant Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic child development principles.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in following oral and written instructions.
• Ability to identify, prevent, and de-escalate negative behaviors effectively.
• Skill in instructing and assisting students with self-help living skills.
• Completion of training in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in operating personal computers and utilizing various software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or GED.
 
OTHER REQUIREI\/IENTS:
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must be able to provide a Social Security number for AHCCS provider.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.
• Must be able to complete training and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and specialized training for students with disabilities.
• Must be able to physically restrain a student utilizing on of the OPi holds; must be able to run after students who are at risk of fleeing from a safe location.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to lift students weighing up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.



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