2026-27 SPED Instructional Assistant/Special Needs - Copper Canyon ES
$35,339–$35,339 year
On-siteScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Adapt classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to reinforce instructional objectives. Administer tests, homework, and make-up work while assisting medically fragile or developmentally delayed students with personal hygiene and healthcare needs. Escort students to and from destinations, monitor behavior during non-classroom time, and intervene in conflicts using therapeutic approaches. Implement behavioral plans, provide social and academic instruction, and document all instructional materials and records. Communicate with staff and parents to evaluate progress and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- QBS Certificate
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- adhering to safety practices
- operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
- preparing and maintaining accurate records
- basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
- read a variety of manuals
- write documents following prescribed formats
- present information to others
- understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
- instructional procedures and practices
- age appropriate student activities
- safety practices and procedures
- conflict resolution
- stages of child development/ behavior
- schedule activities
- gather and/or collate data
- use basic, job-related equipment
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances
- work with data utilizing defined but different processes
- operate equipment using standardized methods
- work with a wide diversity of individuals
- work with a variety of data
- utilize a variety of job-related equipment
- Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans
- Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation
- Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
- adapting to changing work priorities
- communicating with diverse groups
- maintaining confidentiality
- working as part of a team
- working with constant interruptions
- maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community
- working under direct supervision using standardized procedures
- leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others
- significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
- some climbing and balancing
- frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
- significant fine finger dexterity
- 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing
Desired Qualifications
- Job related experience
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