SPED Middle School Teacher Assistant

SPED Middle School Teacher Assistant

Dishchii'bikoh Community School, Cibecue, Arizona

The Special Education (SPED) Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) provides
instructional and behavioral support to students with special needs under the direction
of a certified Special Education Teacher. The paraprofessional works in a variety of
settings, including self-contained classrooms, resource rooms, and inclusive/general
education classrooms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Support the classroom teacher(s) in implementing instructional lessons,
accommodations, and behavior plans tailored to meet students' Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs).
● Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, classroom activities, and
educational resources.
● Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction as directed by the teacher.
● Support students with completing assignments, projects, and classroom tasks.
● Monitor and support students’ behavior in a variety of settings including the
classroom, cafeteria, playground, special classes, bus, and other areas on
campus.
● Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, field trips, and school
events.
● Maintain accurate records and logs (e.g., service logs, behavior tracking,
attendance).
● Perform clerical duties including filing, copying, and organizing materials for the
teacher.
● Support students with health and self-care needs such as toileting, feeding,
diapering, lifting, positioning, and mobility assistance.
● Serve as a bus monitor as needed to ensure safe transport of special education
students to and from school.
● Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or Special
Education Director.

Reports to:
● Supervising Special Education Teacher
● Special Education Director

Qualifications:
● High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or higher preferred.
● Must meet state and federal requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.
● Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
● Ability to follow directions, work collaboratively, and maintain confidentiality.
● Physically able to perform lifting and other physical tasks as required.