Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant

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Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant

• Position Type:
  School Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  11/10/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide - Glendale, AZ
• Date Available:
  
  12/10/2026
• Closing Date:
  12/10/2026

Position Title: Developmental Preschool Instructional Assistant
Department: Exceptional Student Services
Supervisor: Principal at assigned location
Term of Employment:9 months
Salary Classification: $18.00-$20.00 (DOE)

Job Summary: Join our team and shape the minds of tomorrow:
Are you passionate about education and helping students thrive? Peoria Unified School District is seeking dedicated individuals to support our exceptional learners. As a Special Education Instructional Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting specialized educational programs across your campus while working closely with experienced educators.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Empower Exceptional Learners: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons that provide individualized attention to students and create a positive learning environment for all students
• Develop Important Career
  
  Skills:
  
  Through hands‑on experience, build your skills in communication, classroom management and collaboration
• Take Pride in Your Role: Find fulfillment in knowing your daily efforts directly contribute to student growth and achievement
• Advance Your Career: Use this role as an opportunity to further your career in education through specialized experience and close working relationships with experienced teachers.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Meets needs of all students with disabilities on their campus under the direction of school administration and special education teams.
• Monitors and assists students in multiple classroom environments to complete tasks, stay focused and provides accommodations per the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Covers for absences for Classroom Independence Assistants (CIAs) and assistants in specialized programs.
• Assists in teaching and modeling workplace skills and positive behaviors.
• Assists students in daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, mobility.
• Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and deescalate student behavior.
• Utilizes and assists student with utilization of assistive technology.
• Assists in data collection related to IEP goals
• Leads individual and small group activities with students under teacher direction.
• Facilitates communication between general education and special education teachers.
• Escorts students to and from classes, activities, and transportation buses as needed.
• Maintains documentation and records for student files; maintains and updates computer files.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to playground or cafeteria monitor.
• Prepares instructional materials and copies. Prepares and distributes learning materials according to teacher direction. Assists students to use educational tools.

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