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Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 2/19/2026 Location: Willcox High School Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions Assist students with severe and profound disabilities in classroom tasks, therapeutic activities, and life skills instruction. Provide direct care to students including feeding, toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene assistance as needed. Assist students with mobility, including lifting, transferring, and positioning students with physical disabilities. Monitor and support students' use of assistive technology, communication devices, and adaptive equipment. Reinforce behavior plans, providing consistent support for positive behavioral interventions. Support students during community-based instruction, vocational tasks, and work-based learning, if applicable. Supervise students in all school settings, including playground, cafeteria, transportation, and field trips. Document and report student progress, behaviors, and incidents as directed. Maintain confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA and IDEA regulations. Participate in training related to student needs, including specialized medical procedures, behavior management, and lifting techniques.Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and specialists to support individualized education program (IEP) goals. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator. Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School diploma or equivalent. - Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date: