Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Irving Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

19h

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides assistance to a teacher with instructional activities and routine clerical tasks. The role works closely with students and teachers, supporting learning activities and classroom instruction, including computer instruction. The position may be assigned to resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms and supports students with disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities. Daily duties may vary according to student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans.

The position is part-time at 19.25 hours per week, with a 9.25-month calendar. The base hourly rate is $16.56. Benefits are not offered. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive a 1% base hourly rate increase for each verified year of like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and a 1% increase for an AA or higher degree if the degree is not required for the position.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• At the time of hire, an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours, or passing the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate general office machines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day.
• May need to lift or assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment; commonly 25–50 pounds, but sometimes more.

Responsibilities

• Work in close proximity with the assigned teacher and students.
• Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce skills and oversee learning activities.
• Assist with classroom computer instruction.
• Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
• Develop classroom materials, including instructional activities, bulletin boards, and reference materials, to support the teacher and lesson plans.
• Maintain instructional equipment so items are available when needed.
• Perform record keeping and general clerical functions, such as maintaining student records, schedules, lesson plans, and progress reports, to support teachers or administrators.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
• Perform other related duties and assigned duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED