Instructional Assistant
- Title I
- Part Time
- Franklin Accelerated Academy
- Downtown Campus
Mesa USD 4
Franklin Accelerated Academy
- Downtown Campus
- Mesa, Arizona This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4
Job Details
Job ID:
5774675
Application Deadline:
Jun 24, 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 (29 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 (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math.
Key Responsibilities:
Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students
Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities
Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction
Assist with classroom computer instruction
Assist with translation when necessary
Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement
Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives
Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related, 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:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites
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 and staff; good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate general office machines
Ability to organize and to 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
