Education Assistant - Inclusion at Catalina Foothills School District in Tucson, AZ

Job description

EDUCATION ASSISTANT � INCLUSION + CARE ACTIVITY LEADER II Hiring Pay Range: EA Inclusion: $19.81 - $21.03 per hour, DOE CARE Activity Leader: $16.26- $17.26 per hour, DOE FTE: COMBINED FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) EA Inclusion .875 FTE (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Includes 30 minute unpaid meal break. CARE Activity Leader .125 FTE (5 hours per week) Monday/Thursday 3:15 p.m - 4:45 p.m, Tuesday 3:15 p.m - 5:15 p.m 10 months, 188 paid workdays per year Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible Location: Sunrise Drive Elementary School Target Start Date: 10/14/2026 Definition: Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the school and/or physical therapist. Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting. Assignment may be with severely multiply impaired students of any grade level. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.) Tasks: Work individually with students with special needs and support educational progress of the student's established Individual Education Program (IEP); Modify lessons, instructional materials, quizzes and tests for student accessibility and comprehension; Conduct parallel teaching/tutoring; Take notes for student; Work with small groups of students; Maintain behavior reinforcement programs for positive and negative behavior; Provide physical support and assistance to assure student moves between classroom locations in a timely manner; Assist with major personal, physical and custodial needs of the student including feeding, lifting, positioning, assisted walking, pushing a wheelchair and toilet needs; Assist with range of motion exercises, physical/occupational therapy programs and physical education; Assist student in developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and interpreting directions; Assist with speech therapy; Follow established medical emergency plans for medically frail and medically involved students as needed; Teach life skills and study skills; Write and submit progress reports; Assist other special needs students as needed; Use a variety of methods, such as assistive software, sign language, Braille and typing/writing for the student, to communicate with student and assist student in developing functional communications skills; Monitor and document student activities and progress for teacher and parental review; Assist teachers in carrying out education program; Assist teachers in working with special needs children; Attend consultations with specialists to meet needs of special needs children; Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process; Prepare classroom and playground as needed; Attend weekly staff meetings; Adhere to the goals, policies and procedures of the program; Assist students on the bus as required in their IEP, including the following: using needed restraints, observing/assisting students during the trip to keep them comfortable and safe; reporting any difficulties or changes in students' needs to the supervisor; assist students in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency; assisting students to the door for door-to-door needs; Perform other related duties, as required. Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding inclusion of special needs students; Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area and/or student's Individual Education Program; Knowledge of universal precautions required when exposed to blood, mucus, saliva, urine, and bowel movements; Knowledge of proper emergency medical care, body positioning/mechanics