Learning Center Instructor - Part Time - Skyline High School

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Learning Center Instructor for Skyline High School. This part-time role (29 hours per week) requires you to monitor student behavior in the Alternative Learning Center, manage detentions, and maintain accurate records while providing targeted tutoring support.

You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, communicate progress, and ensure timely attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Test required at time of hire.
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, district personnel and general public.
• Experience with adolescent age children.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions, meet deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to tutor students in reading, math and English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students assigned to Alternative Learning Center.
• Monitor the activities of students assigned to Alternative Learning Center Program.
• Tutor Alternative Learning Center students as appropriate.
• Confer with teachers and administration to communicate the progress of individual students.
• Perform record keeping to maintain documentation of participation in program.
• Attend meetings as assigned to share information and/or to improve skills/knowledge.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

People skills

Adolescent experience

Verbal & written comms

Handling interruptions

Reading tutoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits or ParaPro Test

Job description

Learning Center Instructor - Part Time - Skyline High School

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

None

Performance Pay:

Available annually

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

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

Job Summary:

To monitor the behavior of students assigned to the Alternative Learning Center; to manage morning and lunch detentions; and to maintain accurate records

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students assigned to Alternative Learning Center
• Monitor the activities of students assigned to Alternative Learning Center Program
• Tutor Alternative Learning Center students as appropriate
• Confer with teachers and administration to communicate the progress of individual students
• Perform record keeping to maintain documentation of participation in program
• Attend meetings as assigned to share information and/or to improve skills/knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge
• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work well with students, parents, district personnel and general public
• Experience with adolescent age children
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality
• Ability towork with constant interruptions, meet deadlines and withminimum supervision
• Ability to tutor students in reading, math and English

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Part of a learning center or resource room focused on academic support, tutoring, or intervention
• Daily interaction with small groups or individual students, often those needing extra academic help or accommodations
• Providing instructional support tailored to students' needs (reading, writing, math, study skills, etc.)
• Work may vary from pull-out sessions, in-class support, or standalone intervention blocks
• Designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and conducive to all types of learners, including those with disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Learning Center Instructor - Part Time - Skyline High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970071

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.78

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 months

None

Performance Pay:

Available annually

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

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

Job Summary:

To monitor the behavior of students assigned to the Alternative Learning Center; to manage morning and lunch detentions; and to maintain accurate records

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students assigned to Alternative Learning Center
• Monitor the activities of students assigned to Alternative Learning Center Program
• Tutor Alternative Learning Center students as appropriate
• Confer with teachers and administration to communicate the progress of individual students
• Perform record keeping to maintain documentation of participation in program
• Attend meetings as assigned to share information and/or to improve skills/knowledge
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work well with students, parents, district personnel and general public
• Experience with adolescent age children
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality
• Ability towork with constant interruptions, meet deadlines and withminimum supervision
• Ability to tutor students in reading, math and English

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Part of a learning center or resource room focused on academic support, tutoring, or intervention
• Daily interaction with small groups or individual students, often those needing extra academic help or accommodations
• Providing instructional support tailored to students' needs (reading, writing, math, study skills, etc.)
• Work may vary from pull-out sessions, in-class support, or standalone intervention blocks
• Designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and conducive to all types of learners, including those with disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.78 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required