Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Washington Elementary School 2026-2027

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type:Part-time (25 hours per week)Base Hourly:$16.31Class/Calendar:A11, 9.25 monthsBenefits:NonePerformance Pay:Available annuallyNew Hire Experience:1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximumNew Hire Education:1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the positionJob 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 studentsAssist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activitiesFollow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instructionAssist with classroom computer instructionAssist with translation when necessaryParticipate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievementParticipate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiativesComplete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessmentsRegular and on-time attendance requiredPerform other related, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitAssists 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 chargePreferred Qualifications:Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites Skills & Competencies:Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityAbility to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to operate general office machinesAbility to organize and to prioritize Work Environment & Physical Requirements:Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administratorsMay be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classroomsSupports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilitiesEach 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 dayMay 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.Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.