Instructional Assistant
- Part Time
- Zaharis Elemenatry School
Mesa USD 4
Zaharis Elementary
- Mesa, Arizona This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4
Job Details
Job ID:
5788600
Application Deadline:
Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 6, 2026
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 (25 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$16.56
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 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
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:
$16.56 Per Hour
