Associate, Instructional Early Literacy (Desert Meadows)

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Laveen Elementary School District's Desert Meadows School seeks an Associate, Instructional Early Literacy to support teachers and students in Laveen, Arizona. The role is part-time and involves assisting with lessons, records, and materials while working under a district-certified staff member.

Starting immediately, this position requires CPI/CPR training and strong communication with staff and parents. The job entails various classroom and supervisory duties across instructional activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators.
• CPI/restraint certification and CPR/First aid training completed at first available District offering.
• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports.
• Prepare instructional materials and operate audiovisual equipment; use computers.
• Maintain individual student records and assist in supervising students.
• Assist in presenting subject matter using varied methods under teacher supervision.
• Administer and grade examinations; support learning groups as needed.
• Communicate with parents on student progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

CPI certification

First aid/CPR training

School staff collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copy machines

Job description

Associate, Instructional Early Literacy (Desert Meadows)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885831

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Associate, Instructional Early Literacy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification, First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course completed at first available offering by District. High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, professional staff to whom assigned

JOB GOAL:

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Assist in supervising students in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district certified staff member.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing, under the supervision of the teacher.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Confers with parents on progress of students.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintain a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten-month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Part Time Employee Benefits: in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time (FTE .7375)

Salary: $17.31 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone: [phone] x3010
• Email: [e-mail]

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