Instructional Assistant

• Part Time
• Summit Academy
  Mesa USD 4
  Summit Academy
• Chandler, Arizona This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5913485

Application Deadline:

Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

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:

$16.31

Class/Calendar:

A11, 9.25

months

Benefits:

None

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

Job Summary:

To provide assistance to the teacher in a variety of instructional activities and to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and students

Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities

Assist with classroom computer instruction

Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives

Develop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plans

Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required

Perform record keeping and general clerical functions (i.e. student records, schedules, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) to support the teacher and/or administrator in providing records and/or materials

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 education or equivalent

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

Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to operate general office machines

Ability to organize and prioritize

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators

May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms

Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities

Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day

May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25-50 lbs, but sometimes more)

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:

$16.31 Per Hour