COMMUNITY SKILLS/PERSONAL ASSISTANT 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (4831)

DEPARTMENT: Exceptional Student Services

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Community Skills/Personal Assistant is responsible for assisting students with special needs in educational programs and in extracurricular functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors and supervises students during instructional and non- instructional activities including lunch, bus arrival/departure, free time, etc. Monitors students during off-campus activities.
• Provides instructional activity assistance to individual students and/or for small groups of students as requested by the teacher. Attends classes with students; implements accommodations and modifications to lessons. Provides instructional assistance to students.
• Assists teachers with preparation of room and instructional materials, maintain student records, folders, and performance data. Perform various clerical tasks as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists teacher in designing activities for lesson plans and Individual Education Programs. Assists with performance assessments.
• Assists teachers with tracking students' grades; helps students to check their own grades to stay on track for graduation.
• Assists students with behavioral management needs and personal hygiene practice and understanding.
• Monitors student usage of computers and other instructional equipment to ensure District and school policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Transports students to and from off-campus activities or school as necessary.
• Assists students in eating as required.
• Employs restraint tactics to control harmful behavior or self-abuse; assists students during epileptic seizures.
• Administers medications, under doctor's orders, and with parental permission.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of classroom experience or experience working with special needs children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Paraprofessional certification is desirable.
• Red Cross or EMT Certification, CPR Certification, and Non-Violent Behavior Management Certification within 60 days of hire, and maintain at current status.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to relate to and provides assistance to special needs students.
• Ability to maintain the necessary records.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Skill in recognizing and adapting to the needs of students.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a classroom environment and throughout school campus.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids an