EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00066208

SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026

CALENDAR: Traditional

POSTING NUMBER: 00066208

LOCATION: 351:CORRALES ES

POSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.
  
• Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher.
  
• Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher.
  
• Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills.
  
• Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures.
  
• Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.
  

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
  
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
  
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
  
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
  
• Must be at least 18 years old.
  
• Experience with educational equipment preferred.
  

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: Alvaro Ramazzini at / alvaro.ramazzini@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: 8/1/2025