Instructional Assistant Special Education Part Time - Mendoza Elementary School

Instructional Assistant Special Education I
- Support
- Part Time
- Mendoza Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 - Mendoza Elementary
- Mesa, Arizona

Job : 5772672

Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in the monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing their Individual Education Plans. Support students in academic, daily living, and health care activities and relieve teachers of routine clerical tasks.

• Deliver classroom work, homework, and reinforce classroom objectives under teacher’s direction, including tutoring and guided practice.
• Assist the development and maintenance of instructional materials in the classroom.
• Collect data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
• Collaborate with certified personnel to implement positive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression.
• Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s behavior plan and district crisis intervention policy.
• Transfer and lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and daily living skills and support those with severe medical conditions or physical limitations.
• Accompany students across campus transitions.
• Monitor individual or small student groups in classroom and on playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment and facilitate peer interactions.
• Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure safety.
• Model professional, safe, responsible, and respectful behavior.
• Perform general clerical tasks such as copying, preparing materials, and billing.
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills and knowledge.
• Maintain regular and on‑time attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as required for supporting their work activities.

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire, OR pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children.

• Model the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrate 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 and willingness to work with special education students requiring specialized instruction for academic, social, and behavior goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Computer proficiency, including basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize following classroom guidelines.

• Work closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• May work in resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self‑contained classrooms.
• Support students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
• Daily tasks may 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 with physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more).

Employment Type: Part‑time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $16.56

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

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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.

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Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA…