Special Education Teaching Assistant
Amphitheater Public Schools
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Quick overview
The assistant supports the special education teacher by providing individualized instruction tailored to students with various disabilities. This role involves essential supportive assistance within the classroom environment for students aged 6 to 22.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, along with either an Associate's degree or higher, or at least 60 credit hours from a higher education institution, or a passing score on an approved skills assessment. Possession of current CPR and First Aid training certificates is required upon hire recommendation.
Job description
Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically or emotionally disabled, or who may have multiple disabilities. Regular attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Position Details
Required
- High school diploma or GED and;
- An Associate's or higher degree or;
- At least two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) at an institution of higher education or;
- Passing score on a skills assessment (ParaPro, ACT Workkeys or Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network)
- Possession of CPR and First Aid training certificate upon recommendation for hire
$1.00 per hour differential from SpED T.A's at other locations.
Full job description here [https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/6771/special_education_teaching_assistant.pdf].
You must attach copies of your transcripts/skills assessment results to be considered for this position.
Amphitheater Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/religious beliefs, gender, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship status, marital status, political beliefs/affiliation, disability, home language, family, social or cultural background in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies are handled at 701 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705 by the Equity & Safety Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, (520) 696-5164, TitleIXCoordinator@amphi.com [TitleIXCoordinator@amphi.com], or the Executive Director of Student Services, (520) 696-5230, studentservices@amphi.com [studentservices@amphi.com].