Instructional Aide I - Mesquite

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

Job summary

Mesquite Elementary is seeking an Instructional Aide I to support teachers in maintaining a productive classroom environment in Yuma, AZ. The role involves assisting with small groups, reinforcing material, and supervising students during activities.

Starting immediately, this part-time position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 60 college credits or ParaPro within 10 years. The district office hosts the recruitment and will provide training as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists teacher in devising strategies to reinforce material based on student needs.
• Operates and cares for classroom equipment used for instructional purposes.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials.
• Guides independent study, enrichment, and remedial work as assigned.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, lunch, and field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Participates in inservice training as assigned.
• Alerts the regular teacher to problems or information about students.
• Serves as information source for substitutes.
• Assists with lunch, snack and cleanup routines.
• Performs clerical tasks and other duties as required by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or ParaPro Assessment (within last 10 years)

Job description

Instructional Aide I - Mesquite

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This job is also posted in Crane Elementary School District 13

Job Details

Job ID: 5891076

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 taken within last 10 years required.
3. Previous experience working with students preferred.
4. Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students.

Please attach a copy of your High School diploma/GED & college transcripts to the application

REPORTS TO:

Principal

R14452

2.5 hrs M&O Playground/3.5 hrs Results Based/.5 Literacy

32.5 hrs/week

184 days

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $16.15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

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