Instructional Support Specialist

Calibre Academy; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Academy in Yuma, AZ is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to assist students and teachers in creating a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

This onsite, 10-month position runs 7:30am–4pm, Monday–Friday, and requires a high school diploma, strong communication, teamwork, patience, and the ability to work with diverse learners. Background checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, dependable, flexible, and positive.
• Ability to work with students of different ages and learning needs.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support.
• Assist students with assignments, organization, and classroom activities.
• Support student focus, behavior, and social-emotional needs as appropriate.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, materials, and activities.
• Help students with their online sessions.
• Support testing, field trips, school events, and other site activities.
• Communicate student concerns to teachers or school leadership.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow all school policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Dependability

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Onsite 10-month Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:30-4pm.

Position Overview

Calibre Academy of Yuma is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused Instructional Support Specialist to support students and teachers in creating a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support.
• Assist students with assignments, organization, and classroom activities.
• Support student focus, behavior, and social-emotional needs as appropriate.
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, materials, and activities.
• Help students with their online sessions.
• Support testing, field trips, school events, and other site activities.
• Communicate student concerns to teachers or school leadership.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow all school policies and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, dependable, flexible, and positive.
• Ability to work with students of different ages and learning needs.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Employee benefits and holiday pay

If you enjoy working with students and want to make a positive difference in their school experience, we would love to have you join the Calibre Academy team!