Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part-Time

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant to join our Exceptional Student Services department for a 9-month, part-time role. You will support teachers and students with disabilities, helping deliver engaging lessons and providing individualized attention.

This position offers opportunities to gain experience working with special education teams, develop classroom management and communication skills, and contribute to student

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities in a classroom setting.
• Ability to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodations.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Empower Exceptional Learners: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons that provide individualized attention to students and create a positive learning environment for all students
• Develop Important Career Skills: Through hands-on experience, build your skills in communication, classroom management and collaboration
• Take Pride in Your Role: Find fulfillment in knowing your daily efforts directly contribute to student growth and achievement
• Advance Your Career: Use this role as an opportunity to further your career in education through specialized experience and close working relationships with experienced teachers.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Collaboration

Job description

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Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part-Time JobID: 25003

• Position Type:
  School Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/10/2026
• Location:
  District Wide - Glendale, AZ
• Date Available:
  12/10/2026
• Closing Date:
  12/10/2026

Position Title: Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant
Department: Exceptional Student Services
Supervisor:Principal at assigned location
Term of Employment:9 months
Salary Classification: $18.00-$20.00 (DOE)
Job Summary: Join our team and shape the minds of tomorrow: Are you passionate about education and helping students thrive? Peoria Unified School District is seeking dedicated individuals to support our exceptional learners. As a Special Education Instructional Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting specialized educational programs across your campus while working closely with experienced educators.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Empower Exceptional Learners: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons that provide individualized attention to students and create a positive learning environment for all students
• Develop Important Career Skills: Through hands-on experience, build your skills in communication, classroom management and collaboration
• Take Pride in Your Role: Find fulfillment in knowing your daily efforts directly contribute to student growth and achievement
• Advance Your Career: Use this role as an opportunity to further your career in education through specialized experience and close working relationships with experienced teachers.
  Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
• Meets needs of all students with disabilities on their campus under the direction of school administration and special education teams.
• Monitors and assists students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused and provides accommodations per the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Covers for absences for Classroom Independence Assistants (CIAs) and assistants in specialized