Instructional Assistant -Preschool Special Needs (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District #79; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District seeks an Instructional Assistant - Preschool Special Needs for the 2026/2027 year at Dreaming Summit Elementary School (Title I). The 9‑month, 7‑hour per day, 4‑day week (Mon, Tue–Thu) non-exempt aide position is available ASAP.

Hires are placed per the attached placement chart based on verified years of experience. AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to qualify.

Qualifications

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

Education

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Instructional Assistant -Preschool Special Needs (2026/2027) JobID: 12965

• Position Type: Support Staff (Instructional Asst.) / Instructional Assistant-Special Education
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location: Dreaming Summit Elementary School (Title I 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 aide, 4 days a week Mon, Tues-Thurs, Fri. Non-Exempt. RequiredAZ 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.

Postings current as of 7/27/2026 7:38:23 PM CST.