Temporary 4 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant - Part-time

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

Individuals wishing to apply for this position should submit a completed application and resume by going to .  If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@phoenix.k12.or.us.

This temporary position begins as soon as possible for the 2024-25 school year, ending June 10, 2025. 

CLOSING DATE:   Until filled

REPORTS TO:    Building Administration

SALARY:   $19.52 to $24.68 per hour depending on experience.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:  This is a temporary position providing 1-on-1 support for a student in the TLC program who is transitioning to homebound instruction. Responsibilities include asssiting with academic instruction, supervision of the student in both classroom and non-instructional settings, implementation of behavior support strategies, and collaboration with the instructional team to ensure continuity of services in the homebound setting.Other related duties as assigned. 
 
This position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a dedication to ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed, recognizing and addressing barriers to academic achievement.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills.
• Ability to successfully work with moderately-impacted special education students.
• Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) college credit or successful completion of Work Keys test exam (or other comparable skills evaluation) prior to hiring.
• 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) 

• Preference may be given to those who are fluent in Spanish and English.

Phoenix-Talent Schools #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, or disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. 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.