Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Franklin Accelerated Academy Dow
Young World Physical Education, Arizona City, AZ, United States
Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Franklin Accelerated Academy Downtown Campus 2026-2027
Starting Date:
Aug 6, 2026
Job Description
To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.
Employment Information
Employment Type:
Part-time (29 hours per week)
Base Hourly Rate:
$16.31
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.25 months
Key Responsibilities
Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students.
Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities.
Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction.
Assist with classroom computer instruction.
Assist with translation when necessary.
Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement.
Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments.
Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
Perform additional related duties as assigned to ensure effective functioning of the work unit.
Assist with other duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites.
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate general office machines.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
Acts as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
Displays the MPS Promise in daily interactions.
Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and staff.
Operates general office equipment and technology efficiently.
Organizes tasks and priorities responsibilities.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
May be assigned to resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms.
Supports students with disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
Daily responsibilities may vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans.
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 students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more).
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Contact Information
Karla Nogafsky, Secretary
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Phone: 480-472-5431
Email: kfnogafsky@mpsaz.org
Map
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus, Mesa, Arizona.
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Starting Date:
Aug 6, 2026
Job Description
To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.
Employment Information
Employment Type:
Part-time (29 hours per week)
Base Hourly Rate:
$16.31
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.25 months
Key Responsibilities
Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students.
Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities.
Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction.
Assist with classroom computer instruction.
Assist with translation when necessary.
Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement.
Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments.
Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
Perform additional related duties as assigned to ensure effective functioning of the work unit.
Assist with other duties appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites.
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate general office machines.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
Acts as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives.
Displays the MPS Promise in daily interactions.
Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and staff.
Operates general office equipment and technology efficiently.
Organizes tasks and priorities responsibilities.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
May be assigned to resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms.
Supports students with disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
Daily responsibilities may vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans.
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 students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more).
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‑discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Contact Information
Karla Nogafsky, Secretary
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Phone: 480-472-5431
Email: kfnogafsky@mpsaz.org
Map
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus, Mesa, Arizona.
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