ESS Instructional Aide

Young World Physical Education; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Unified School District is seeking an ESS Instructional Aide for Douglas High School in Douglas, Arizona. The role supports teachers by providing one-on-one or small-group instruction and related classroom assistance.

The position requires assisting with lesson reinforcement, classroom management, and various student activities, including field trips and assessments. Candidates should be prepared for hands-on support and clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with mobility and lifting of students.
• Ability to recognize safety concerns and report them.
• Ability to work with students individually or in small groups.
• Familiarity with classroom technology and supplies.
• Strong reading and writing communication skills.
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in small groups or one-on-one to reinforce lessons.
• Assist teachers in creating an effective learning environment.
• Provide positive reinforcement to students.
• Maintain vigilance for signs of safety concerns or abuse.
• Support classroom management and transitions.
• Assist with field trips, testing, and make-up work as needed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks as assigned.
• Supervise students outside class when required.
• Assist in evaluating student work and feedback.

Skills

Moderate physical strength

Safety equipment use

Student rapport

Classroom equipment use

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

ESS Instructional Aide

Douglas Unified School District Douglas High School - Douglas, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5830458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY: Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or providing small group instruction to general education students and by providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Provides positive reinforcement for students
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities as requested
• Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when requested
• Handles routine clerical work as assigned
• Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested
• Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student work
• Helps with testing of students
• Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting papers and supervising make-up work
• Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional activities
• Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students
• Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom
• Calls to teacher’s or administrator’s attention any problems relating to assigned students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength, including but not limited to, lifting students and providing assistance with mobility or transportation needs
• Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt required for lifting
• Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport
• Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids
• Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructional materials
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.70 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required