Reading Teacher Aide

Reading Teacher Aide JobID: 5704 Position Type: Support Staff - Highly Qualified/Instructional Aide - SPEDDate Posted: 10/21/2026Location: Sahuarita Middle SchoolDate Available: 10/30/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - SPED WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Months SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Support Staff Salary Schedule Group B$15.89 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To provide instructional support to certified teachers; to enhance the learning environment of physically/emotionally/mentally challenged students through individualized focus on learning skills.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSA. INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIESAssists with the preparation of instructional materials that meets the needs of special ed students;Assists with the preparation of group and individual activities;Assists with the preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of special ed students;Assists with student records/attendance requirements/special reports;Assists substitute teachers to ensure the continuity of the learning process;Assists with parent activities;Participates in child study team, as required;Performs other tasks as assigned.B. STUDENT INTERACTIONSupervises students as assigned;Provides individual and group instructional support to reinforce skills;Provides specialized assistance as specified in IEP's as required;Assists with testing to determine student placement;Assists with evaluation to determine student progress;Participates in activities that will develop positive interaction in the instructional process;Performs other related tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSA. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent;Associate's degree, 60 credit hours of college or evidence of passing score on acceptable paraprofessional exam;Post High School education and/or training with persons with disabilities preferred;Prior medical training or experience preferred;CPR and First Aide certification required by the American Heart Association.Ability to communicate effectively;Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;In-service training session attendance required;Valid Arizona driver's license. B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to assist students with restricted mobility, if necessary;Ability to lift more than 50 pounds, if required;Ability to attend to student personal care routines, if required;Ability to operate district transportation vehicles, if necessary;Ability to call for assistance and/or emergency 911;Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aide. C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITYWillingness to perform as an integral member of a successful medical services support team;Dedication and commitment to providing the highest level of service and care;Dedication to encourage and teach self esteem to students by demonstrating and modeling the skills to foster empowerment;Willingness to learn about specialized techniques related to the needs of special education students and the disabled population;Adherence to policies and procedures. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSTIME MANAGEMENT: Must be able to plan two to twelve weeks in advance;STRESS MANAGEMENT: Ability to cope with periodic stress and intermittent deadlines and student related needs. Ability to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during a crisis or potential crisis.PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts primarily with students;LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in the performance of duties; maintains confidential records and information;EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Special Education and Project Inspire certified staffSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NonePUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online. To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to: www.susd30.us