EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED - SCS 3 - (EXTENDED DAY) (26/27 SY)

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED - SCS 3 - (EXTENDED DAY) (26/27 SY)JOB STATUS: OPENPOSTING NUMBER: 00068346SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027CALENDAR: TOPSPOSTING NUMBER: 00068346LOCATION: 333:PAJARITO ESPOSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL ED - SCS 3 - (EXTENDED DAY) (26/27 SY)JOB DESCRIPTION:Assists certified staff in providing delivery of the instructional program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:* Works with individuals and small groups in the classroom to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.* Serves as a model in developing students' language and behavior.* Collects, prepares and arranges resource material for use by certified personnel.* Operates support equipment and monitors testing or make-up work by students.* Maintains classroom records, prepares reports as requested by the classroom teacher or principal, scores tests, processes books, manages supplies and classroom equipment as needed.* Monitors student activities in classrooms, school grounds, hallways, lunchrooms, field trips, bus loading areas, etc.* Provides support for non-instructional classroom duties such as monitoring snacks, restrooms, clothing areas, etc.* Participates in teacher-parent conferences and meetings as requested by classroom teacher.* Reinforces the implementation of IEP goals using similar emphasis and techniques as classroom teacher.* Trains students in self-help skills including eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management and academic skills.* Assists with custodial skills of students including lifting, positioning and adaptive equipment maintenance using established procedures.* Escorts students to other locations on campus and off campus with the approval of classroom teacher.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.* Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.* Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.* Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.* Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.* Must be at least 18 years old.* Experience with educational equipment preferred.REQUIREMENTS:All candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years of age, and must meet the NCLB highly qualified requirements.NCLB requirements are:* 48 college credit hours OR Pass the Paraprofessional TestCONTACT INFORMATION:Contact: Jessica LaCour at / lacour_j@APS.EDUAPPLY TO:APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Classified Application.In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.ADDITIONAL INFO:SALARY: G SALARY SCHEDULEDAYS: 189HOURS: 7.5START DATE: 08/03/26