Job Description

JOB STATUS: OPEN


POSTING NUMBER: 00066938


SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026


CALENDAR: Traditional


POSTING NUMBER: 00066938


LOCATION: 540:RIO GRANDE HS


POSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED

JOB DESCRIPTION:



Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:


Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher. Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior. Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel. Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students. Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed. Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc. Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



Responsibilities include working with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher; collecting, preparing and arranging resource material for use by certified personnel; and maintaining classroom records, preparing reports, scoring tests, processing books and managing supplies and classroom equipment as needed.





PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:



Preferences include experience with educational equipment, effective communication skills, both verbal and written; flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills; and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.





REQUIREMENTS:



All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.




NCLB requirements are:


48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional Test





CONTACT INFORMATION:


Contact: Deidre Salaz at / maestas_d@aps.edu


APPLY TO:



APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Classified Application.


In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.



ADDITIONAL INFO:


SALARY: G1 SALARY SCHEDULE


DAYS: 189


HOURS: 6.5


START DATE: ASAP