Instructional Assistant-Preschool Special Needs (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District in Goodyear, AZ seeks an Instructional Assistant-Preschool Special Needs for the 2026/2027 school year. The 9-month, 7-hour day position at Mabel Padgett Elementary School supports students with special needs and assists classroom teachers to implement individualized instruction and behavior support strategies.

This is a non-exempt, school-based role with placement based on verified years of experience.

Job description

Instructional Assistant-Preschool Special Needs (2026/2027) JobID: 13202

• Position Type: Support Staff (Instructional Asst.)/ Instructional Assistant-Special Education
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Mabel Padgett Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: When Filled

New hires are placed per the attached placement chart based on verified years of experience

Terms of Employment

• 9 months, 7 hrs per day, 4 days a week
• Non-Exempt
• Required- AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Important message for Internal Employees

Leave Benefits

Only 8 hour positions and Student Transporters qualify for personal earned leave.

If your new position is less than 8 hours per day, and you have been earning personal leave for less than 5 years, you will lose your personal earned leave.

If your new position is less than 8 hours per day and you have been earning personal leave for more than 5 years:

• Contact the payroll department for more information about payout upon leaving the District in the future.
• You cannot access your personal leave while you are working in a position that is less than 8 hours.