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High School Special Education Assistant Glendale School District
Glendale School District is accepting applications for a High School Special Education Assistant to begin in the 2026-27 school year. 7.75 hours per day, 160 days per year. 
PAY RATE: $16.10 - $20.54 per hour depending on relevant verifiable experience.

POSITION SUPERVISOR: Gretchen Hood

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08/25/2026 at 3 p.m. 

TO APPLY
Begin the application process by clicking the "Apply" button in the upper right of this announcement. (If you are not viewing this via Applicant Tracking (Applitrack), click **HERE.**

**Internal Applicants: When asked at the beginning of the application process if you are an ESD employee, select "YES". By selecting "YES" you will be able to complete a condensed version of the application. 
JOB SUMMARY

Assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional tasks in large groups, small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision. Performs duties with direct supervision.

DUTIES

This not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists students with tracking assignments and managing behaviors.
• Assists with the physical needs of students (carrying books, clearing access ways, etc.)
• Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, recess, library, etc.).
• Implements and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data as provided by teacher.
• Prepares breakfast and/or lunch as required for special education students.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role playing as directed by the teacher.
• Confers with teaching staff on progress of students.
• Tests and evaluates students' abilities and progress as directed by the teacher.
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, data entry and taking attendance.
• Assists with IEP meeting preparation.
• Attend IEP meeting as required.
• Researches, creates, inputs, formats, organizes and edits relevant data as needed or requested and prepares in a usable format.
• Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, greet students when they arrive.
• Assists the teacher or director in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)
• Plans daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher or director in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists the teacher or director with the completion of paperwork.
• Assists the teacher or director, when directed, in communicating with parents.
• Obtains special training as directed to meet unique needs of assigned student(s).
• Administer medications within the scope of District policy and state and federal law, under the direction of licensed staff or building administrator.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional needs, communication needs, physical restraints of special needs students and administering of student health plans as needed.
• Assists special needs students with bodily functions (catheter, feeding tubes, etc.) as necessary.  Assist with implementation of medical protocol.
• Provides transition programs, adaptive physical activity, life-skills practice as designed by teacher for special needs students.
• Regular lifting of students weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Keeps appropriate confidentiality as required by law regarding student and staff information.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Assists office staff and teachers as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.
• Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Mandatory reporter for suspected child abuse to the Child Welfare Office or a law enforcement agency as obligated by law. If you suspect a known child in the district is being abused, you must also report it to your supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR 1-2 years' related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with special needs students strongly preferred.  
   
  

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