Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Lehi Elementary School 2026-2027
Young World Physical Education, Arizona City, AZ, United States
Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Lehi Elementary School 2026-2027
Job ID:
5657794
Application Deadline:
May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Employment Type:
Part-time (29 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$16.31
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.25 months
Benefits:
None
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
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.
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
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure 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
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
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
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
Ability to organize and to prioritize
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms
Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
Each day can 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 who have 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.
Position Type
Part-Time
Salary
$16.31 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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Job ID:
5657794
Application Deadline:
May 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Employment Type:
Part-time (29 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$16.31
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.25 months
Benefits:
None
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
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.
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
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure 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
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
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
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
Ability to organize and to prioritize
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms
Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
Each day can 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 who have 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.
Position Type
Part-Time
Salary
$16.31 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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