Instructional Assistant Title I - Part Time - Stevenson Elementary School 2025-2026

Mesa Public Schools; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant to support students in their learning journey. This part-time role involves working closely with teachers and students, particularly those who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and an educational background that meets federal guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team committed to educational excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree or pass the ParaPro Test.
• Bilingual skills may be preferred for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reinforcing skills and oversee learning activities.
• Work closely with the assigned teacher to support classroom instruction.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well with students and staff

Ability to operate general office machines

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate’s Degree

60 college credit hours

Job description

Instructional Assistant Title I - Part Time

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire

OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate: $16.31

Performance Pay: Available annually

New hire experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Hours: Part-time (25-29 hours per week)

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: None

OVERVIEW

To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.

QUALIFICATIONS

According to federal guidelines, Title I instructional assistants must be highly qualified according to the following requirements:

• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented by a transcript from an accredited institution of higher education

OR

Pass ParaPro Test to meet Every Student Succeeds Act, December 2015 requirement

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites
• Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate general office machines
• Ability to organize and to prioritize

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students
• Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities
• Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction
• Assist with classroom computer instruction
• Assist with translation when necessary
• Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement
• Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives
• Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

SUPERVISION

Classroom Teacher and/or Interventionist

Title I School Improvement Specialist

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.