2025-26 CE Summer Instructional Assistant / Classroom Assistant – Community ED
Paradise Valley USD 69 Community Education – Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Details
Job ID: 5657751
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 20, 2026
Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026
Job Description
Position Type: Temporary / Timesheet
Grade: 16: $16.99/hour
Period: 6/1/2026 – 6/25/2026
Requirement: HS Diploma or GED
Purpose Statement
The Instructional Assistant/Classroom Assistant provides support to the instructional program by assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students in the regular classroom, and implementing plans for instruction. The role reports to the CE Summer Program Coordinator.
Essential Functions
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
- Administer tests, homework, make‑up work, etc., to support teachers in the classroom.
- Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
- Escort students to bathroom, office, classroom, etc., ensuring efficient and safe arrival.
- Document instructional materials and files (both manual and electronic) to ensure availability and meet mandated requirements.
- Model conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Monitor students’ daily schedule and behavior plan, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Monitor students during assigned periods in various school environments (restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Perform general clerical functions (copying, filing, data entry, etc.) to support the instructional program.
- Provide instruction to students under the supervision of the assigned teacher in a variety of individual and group activities (academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, job skills) to reinforce instructional objectives, implement IEP plans, assist in adapting to mainstream classrooms and/or work places, and ensure student success in school.
- Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Other Functions
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Adhere to safety practices and operate standard office equipment, including relevant software applications.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records.
- Basic math, including fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
- Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions.
- Instructional procedures and practices; age‑appropriate student activities; safety practices; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior.
- Schedule activities; gather and collate data; use basic job‑related equipment.
- Flexibility to work with others in varying circumstances, work with data, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
- Work with a wide diversity of individuals and data; utilize a variety of job‑related equipment.
- Problem‑solve to identify issues and create action plans; moderate level problem‑solving with equipment.
- Adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; work as part of a team; manage constant interruptions; maintain a positive rapport with students, employees, and community.
Responsibilities
Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures; lead, guide, or coordinate others; use resources from other work units as needed. Continuous opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The job requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Typical physical demands: 10% sitting, 60% walking, 30% standing. Exposure to minimal temperature variation and risk of injury or illness.
Experience
Job‑related experience desired.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
N/A.
Clearances
Criminal Background Clearance. Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
FLSA Status
Non‑Exempt.
EEO Statement
Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding the school's compliance with Title VI, Section 504, ADA, or GINA, contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- 15002 N 32nd Street
- Phoenix, Arizona 85032
- Phone: 602‑449‑2000
- Email: crossini@pvschools.net
Position Type
Time Sheet
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.