2024-25 SPED Instructional Assistant/Personal Care - Eagle Ridge ES (revised)

Phoenix, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The job of Para Educator - Medical Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting medically fragile students one - on - one; providing for their special health care needs; assisting the teacher with small group instruction; and collaborating with the nurse to meet student's educational goals. This job reports to RN for Special Program.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assists student with mobility concerns (e.g. wheelchair transfers, bus loading and unloading, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate needs.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collaborates with the nurse for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and/or complying with care plan.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. teachers, parents, counselors, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts student for the purpose of providing assistance and ensuring their safety.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors student during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician.

Benefits

• $14.42/hour; effective 1/1/25 $14.70/hour
• Non-Interim Position
• 9 months, 6.5 hours/day