Instructional Assistant - Personal Care Location: Desert Trails Elementary School Duration: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day Grade: 16, $16.99/hour Non-Interim Position Benefits: ASRS Paid Sick Personal Time Medical and optional Dental Vision Requirement: HS Diploma or GED Dates: 08/2022 - 05/2027 Purpose Statement: The job of Instructional Assistant - SPED Personal Care is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for working with special need students one-on-one, following educational and specific behavioral plans, and reporting students daily activities. This job reports to the Teacher and/or Site Administrator. Essential Functions: Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assists medically fragile, physically disabled, or developmentally delayed students (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene. Communicates with teachers and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Documents students daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and students hourly activities. Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference and/or meeting mandated requirements. Models conversation manners, clean up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. Monitors students daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, work schedule, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms and/or work place, and ensuring students success. Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary, and de-escalating situations outside the classroom. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns. Other Functions: Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: + SKILLS: required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: - Adhering to safety practices - Preparing and maintaining accurate records - Physical restraint practices + KNOWLEDGE: required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others, and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: - Age-appropriate activities when working with high-risk youth - Concepts of grammar and punctuation - Methods of instruction and training + ABILITY: required to schedule activities, gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, work with a variety of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals, work with a variety of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships - Communicating with diverse groups - Maintaining confidentiality - Working as part of a team - Working with frequent interruptions - Maintaining a good rapport with students, employees, and community Responsibility: Responsibilities include working under direct supervision, using standardized procedures, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services. Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: + Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling + Some climbing and balancing + Significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling + Significant fine finger dexterity Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Experience: Job-related experience is required. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Equivalency: Required Testing Certificates and Licenses: + CPR Certificate + First Aid Certificate + Continuing Education + CPI Certificate + Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Clearances: + Criminal Background Clearance + Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card + www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint FLSA Status - Non-Exempt Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA, or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008, GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.