Instructional Aide I - EL - Valley Horizon

Valley Horizon Elementary; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Horizon Elementary in Yuma, AZ seeks an Instructional Aide I - EL to support the classroom teacher and aid student learning. The role involves reinforcing material with individuals or small groups, assisting with materials, and supervising students during routines and activities.

The position is part-time, 30 hours per week across 184 days, with hourly pay ranging from $15.15 to $16.15. Qualifying candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 60 college credits or ParaPro, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Sixty college credits or a ParaPro passing score within the last 10 years is required.
• Previous experience with students preferred.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom activities and environment for effective student learning.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce material or skills.
• Assist with preparation and handling of instructional materials and equipment.
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, lunch, and field trips.
• Serve as information resource for substitutes and support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment within 10 years

Job description

Instructional Aide I - EL - Valley Horizon

Crane Elementary School District 13 Valley Horizon Elementary - Yuma, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951913

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
2. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
4. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
5. Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
6. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips.
7. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
8. Participates in inservice training programs as assigned.
9. Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
10. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
11. Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
12. Performs clerical tasks.
13. Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Sixty (60) college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment exam taken within the last 10 years required.
3. Previous experience working with students preferred.
4. Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year, salary and benefits as established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job shall be evaluated by the building principal in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $16.15 Per Hour

30 hrs per week

184 days

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lynnsie Popiel-Noble , Dist Receptionist/HR Tech
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]