Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the position of:
TEMPORARY UP TO 60 DAY SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, 7.5 HOUR – Talent Middle School
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: Online Application Portal with online application, current resume. Visit our website at: https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/Page/1
This 7.5 hour position starts August 2025.
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
REPORTS TO: Building Administration
SALARY: $20.11 per hour.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Temporary up to 60 days 7.5 hour site-based special education instructional assistant. To assist teachers in assessment of academic and behavioral/social skills and in the prescriptive teaching in academic and behavioral/social areas. Provide instruction in small groups or one-on-one in multiple subjects as well as supervision of students in the classroom and non-instructional settings. Assist with physical management of students including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, amd toileting or diapering. Perform physical interventions, prompts, restraints or seclusions of an intense and regular nature in accordance with District policy and applicable statues in the site-based classroom. Administer non-invasive medications or medical intervention within the scope of District policies and state and federal law, under the direction of licensed staff and/or building administrator. Other related duties as assigned.
This position requires a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a dedication to ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed, recognizing and addressing barriers to academic achievement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills.
- Ability to successfully work with moderately-impacted special education students.
- Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) college credit or successful completion of Work Keys test exam (or other comparable skills evaluation) prior to hiring.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and adults.
- Must be currently or willing to become first aid/CPR certified.
- Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephones, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.; ability to read written material; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs)
PREFERENCE: - Preference may be given to those who are fluent in Spanish and English.
All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.
Phoenix-Talent Schools #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, or disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.
Any offer of employment made by Phoenix-Talent Schools is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
