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Hopi Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks an entry-level Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant to help certified teachers with classroom activities, prepare materials, and assist with student hygiene tasks. The role requires a high school diploma, ability to obtain First Aid/CPR, DPS fingerprint clearance, and reliable teamwork.
Work is five hours per day at $16.31 to $16.97 per hour, with duties including setting up activities, monitoring students, and preparing homework
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Job ID: 5915904
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
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.)
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: 5 hours/day
Salary: $16.31 to $16.97 Per Hour