Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Irving Elementary School

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

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools at Irving Elementary in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an Instructional Assistant for a part-time role (29 hours per week). The incumbent will support the teacher in instructional activities and handle routine clerical tasks while maintaining attendance and safety.

Responsibilities include working with students individually or in groups, assisting with classroom computer instruction, developing materials, and helping with records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents.
• Experience with classroom technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the assigned teacher and students.
• Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce skills.
• Assist with classroom computer instruction.
• Participate in school improvement initiatives.
• Develop classroom materials to support lesson plans.
• Maintain instructional equipment and handle clerical tasks.
• Record keeping and scheduling support.
• Ensure regular and on-time attendance.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Office equipment operation

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits OR ParaPro test

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Irving Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 – Irving Elementary, Mesa, Arizona

Job Overview

Position Type: Part-Time (29 hours per week)
Salary: $16.56 per hour
Benefits: None
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job ID: 5836129
Application Deadline: Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Summary

To provide assistance to the teacher in a variety of instructional activities and to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and students
• Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities
• Assist with classroom computer instruction
• Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives
• Develop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to support lesson plans
• Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required
• Perform record keeping and general clerical functions (i.e. student records, schedules, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) to support the teacher and/or administrator
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate general office machines
• Ability to organize and prioritize

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators
• May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms
• Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
• Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day
• May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$16.56 per hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Cote , Secretary
• Irving Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]