Special Education Instructional Assistant

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant
Category: Student Support Services

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the position of:
4 HOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Talent Middle School

This position is 4 hours per day beginning August 20, 2024.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link:

Online Application Portal. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@phoenix.k12.or.us.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

REPORTS TO: Building Administration

SALARY: $19.52 to $24.68 per hour, depending on experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist special education teachers in the assessment of academic and behavioral/social skills and in the prescriptive teaching in academic and behavioral/social areas, delivering instruction, monitoring student progress; assist teachers in requirements of medical and hygiene/toileting protocol. Other related duties as assigned.

Phoenix-Talent Schools has a commitment to equitable and inclusive practices in education and strives to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to reducing academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills.
Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) college credit or successful completion of Work Keys test (or other comparable skills evaluation) prior to hiring.
Preference given to those who are bilingual in Spanish and English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and adults.
Must be currently or willing to become first aid/CPR certified.
Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephones, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.; ability to read written material; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs)

All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date.

Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.

Any offer of employment made by Phoenix-Talent Schools is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.