Instructional Assistant - Paraprofessional (AM ONLY)

Ocotillo Elementary School; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 20,250 - 22,895; Part time

Job summary

Ocotillo Elementary School in Virginia seeks a part-time assistant to support teachers and students. Under supervision, you will assist in classroom activities, maintain student safety, and communicate with parents.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children. Duties include preparing learning materials, monitoring behavior, and helping with lesson planning. A valid fingerprint clearance card and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in providing educational support to students.
• Maintain discipline and safety in the classroom and playground.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support students during activities.
• Assist teachers with lesson plans and classroom setup.
• Report incidents or injuries to administration.

Skills

Child development theories

Basic mathematical concepts

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college credit hours or Associate's Degree

Job description

Location

Washington Elementary School District 6, Moon Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Details

Job ID: 5553896
Posted: Feb 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Pay Grade: 4534
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $14.70 to $16.62 Per Hour

Summary

Under direct supervision, the incumbent provides assistance to teachers by supplying materials, working with students on projects, demonstrating techniques, communicating with parents, inputting lesson plans, photocopying, and preparing classrooms. The incumbent also monitors students on the playground and cafeteria.

Essential Functions

• Work with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension levels and memorization of emergency information; demonstrate skills and techniques to aid student learning; monitor behavior and enforce school and classroom standards.
• Monitor students and ensure safety on the playground and cafeteria before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess; report incidents or injuries to school administration; accompany students to other areas to ensure orderly behavior.
• Maintain discipline by monitoring behavior, issuing warnings, writing formal notices; prepare incident documents; monitor student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Copy and prepare educational materials.
• Prepare classrooms for activities, set up tables and chairs, distribute materials; clean up after activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding progress and concerns; interpret communications between teachers and parents.
• Assist teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired; completion of 60 college credit hours; Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution; or successfully passed an Arizona State approved paraprofessional test (offered by WESD at no cost and must be passed prior to hire).
• Six months of experience working with children in a learning environment or related experience.
• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Must receive CPR certification within thirty days of hire date (for Title I Schools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and a target language.
• Valid CPR certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrating child development theories.
• Basic mathematical concepts.
• Using typical activities within a classroom environment.
• Working with children.
• Maintaining student discipline.
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Facilitating group activities.
• Reviewing completed work assignments.
• Preparing classroom for various activities.
• Reading and following lesson plans.
• Applying school rules, policies and procedures.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to share information.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit. Use hands; reach; climb; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell; lift up to 10 pounds; vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment.

Working Conditions

Noise level usually moderate.

Contact Information

Dawna Dohogne, Principal, Moon Mountain, Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]