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Amphitheater Public Schools

Special Education Teaching Assistant (Preschool)

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,539 / year median in Arizona

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically or emotionally disabled, or who may have multiple disabilities. Regular attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Position Details
REQUIRED
High school diploma or GED and; An Associate's or higher degree or ; At least two years of study (equaling 60 or more credit hours) at an institution of higher education or ; Passing score on a skills assessment (ParaPro, ACT Workkeys or Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network) Possession of CPR and First Aid training certificate upon recommendation for hire Full job description here . You must attach copies of your transcripts/skills assessment results to be considered for this position. Amphitheater Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/religious beliefs, gender, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship status, marital status, political beliefs/affiliation, disability, home language, family, social or cultural background in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies are handled at 701 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705 by the Equity & Safety Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, (520) 696-5164, TitleIXCoordinator@amphi.com , or the Executive Director of Student Services, (520) 696-5230, studentservices@amphi.com .