Learning Center Instructor - Part Time - Carson Junior High

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

22h

About The Position

The Learning Center Instructor monitors the behavior and activities of students assigned to the Alternative Learning Center, manages morning and lunch detentions, and maintains accurate program records. The instructor may tutor students as appropriate and communicates individual student progress to teachers and administrators. The role is part-time, scheduled for 29 hours per week, and follows a 9.25-month calendar. The base hourly rate is $17.78. Annual performance pay is available. Verified like experience beyond the requirement may qualify for a 1% base-rate increase per year, up to ten years; an associate degree or higher may qualify for an additional 1% if it is not required for the position. Benefits are not offered. The work takes place in a learning center or resource room focused on academic support, tutoring, or intervention. The instructor provides tailored instructional support in areas such as reading, writing, math, and study skills, through individual or small-group sessions, pull-out sessions, in-class support, or standalone intervention blocks. The setting is intended to be welcoming and inclusive of learners with differing needs, including students with disabilities. Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on legally protected grounds. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At hire, an associate degree or 60 college credit hours, or passing the district-provided ParaPro Test; the test is provided free of charge.
Computer proficiency, including basic software applications such as Word and Excel.
Ability to work well with students, parents, district personnel, and the general public.
Experience with adolescent-age children.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with constant interruptions, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to tutor students in reading, math, and English.

Responsibilities

Supervise students assigned to the Alternative Learning Center.
Monitor activities of students assigned to the Alternative Learning Center program.
Tutor Alternative Learning Center students as appropriate.
Confer with teachers and administrators to communicate individual students’ progress.
Maintain records documenting student participation in the program.
Attend assigned meetings to share information or improve skills and knowledge.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.