Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant (33125, 328595,328594)

Cherokee Elementary School; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee Elementary School in Paradise Valley, AZ is seeking a Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant to aid certified teachers with classroom activities. The role involves preparing materials, setting up activities, shelving books, and assisting with personal hygiene tasks as needed.

This is an entry level, part-time position with a starting pay of $16.31 to $16.97 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR within 30 days, and DPS FPCC clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid DPS Arizona FPCC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers with classroom instruction and activities.
• Monitor behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Prepare materials and organize homework folders.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup tasks.

Skills

Monitoring children

Office equipment

Patience with children

Maintaining order

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant (33125, 328595,328594)

Scottsdale USD 48 Cherokee Elementary School - Paradise Valley, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909563

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE: C

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities. Duties may include: making materials; setting up and monitoring student activities; moving and shelving books; stocking and cleaning rooms; and copying materials. Acts as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activate.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Attends a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and makes copies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test;
• Special Needs: Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid;
• Child care principles;
• Basic English language and grammar;
• Basic mathematical skills.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
• Using office equipment;
• Dealing patiently with children;
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children;
• Performing routine mathematical calculations;
• Providing customer service;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.31 to $16.97 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Peggy Kaiser , Admin Support Coordinator
• Cherokee Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]