Instructional Assistant-Special Education Autism (2026/2027)

Litchfield Elementary School District; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Litchfield Elementary School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Special Education in Autism for the 2026/2027 school year at Dreaming Summit Elementary School. The position runs 9 months, 7 hours per day, 5 days a week and requires AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Date available ASAP; closing date is when filled. New hires will be placed per the attached placement chart based on verified years of experience.

Job description

Instructional Assistant-Special Education Autism (2026/2027) JobID: 12946

• Position Type: Support Staff (Instructional Asst.)/ Instructional Assistant-Special Education
• Date Posted: 7/13/2026
• 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, 5 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.