Instructional Assistant- Magnet Traditional

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,950 - 27,193; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include conducting learning activities, supporting behavior management, and attending workshops; requires Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and education prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent of two years’ college education or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required.
• Prefer prior experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills.
• Supervise and instruct children; assist with crafts, bulletin boards, and classroom activities.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and attend district trainings as directed.
• Attend workshops as directed.

Skills

Patience with children

Effective communication

Group work with students

Ability to learn new skills

Education

Associates Degree or 60 semester hours

ParaPro or WorkKeys passing results

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Magnet Traditional

Job Details

Job ID: 5832261

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

As a condition of employment, all new hires must obtain and maintain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a varietyways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriateto the positionand assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
• Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attends workshops as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises children in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree or equivalent of two (2) years’ college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required.
• Prefer prior experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.

This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write reports business correspondence, etc.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
• Must pass proficiency test in Math, Reading and Grammar with score of 75% or better.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
• Is self-directed, and works without direct supervision.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

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 essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.66 to $19.74 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Adrian Walker , Principal
• MAGNET
• Phone: [phone]