About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides, under direct supervision, instructional support to classroom teachers and/or interventionists working with students who are academically disadvantaged in reading, writing, and math. The role supports learning in varied classroom settings and may involve working with students with intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities. Daily duties and support needs may vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans. The position is part-time, 25–29 hours per week, on an A11 calendar of 9.25 months. The base hourly rate is $16.56. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive an additional 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience within the prior ten years, up to ten years; an additional 1% may be awarded for an associate degree or higher if the degree is not required for the position. Benefits are not provided.
Requirements
- An associate degree or 60 college credit hours at the time of hire, or passing the ParaPro Test provided by the district at no cost.
- Ability to work well with students and staff.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to operate general office machines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day.
- May need to lift or assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment; commonly 25–50 pounds and sometimes more.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish may be preferred at some sites.
Responsibilities
- Work in close proximity with the assigned teacher and specific students.
- Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce skills and oversee learning activities.
- Follow written plans to supplement classroom instruction.
- Assist with classroom computer instruction.
- Provide translation when necessary.
- Participate in site- or district-level professional development to enhance the ability to support student achievement.
- Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
- Complete training to assist with the administration and scoring of assessments.
- Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and Mesa Public Schools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
