Instructional Assistant Special Education - Resource - Part Time - MacArthur Elementary School
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Instructional Assistant Special Education I
- Resource
- Part Time
- Mac Arthur Elementary School
Mesa USD 4 Mac Arthur Elementary
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps
Job : 5735368
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined
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 10-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 assist, under direct supervision of certified teachers and specialists, in monitoring and instruction of special education students implementing the Individual Education Plans; to assist students in performing their academic, daily living and health care activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice.
- Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
- Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed.
- In collaboration with certified personnel implement positive behavior intervention plans for students who display challenging behaviors including verbal and physical aggression.
- Respond to problem behaviors according to the student’s positive behavior intervention plan and district crisis intervention policy.
- Transfer and/or lift non-ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities.
- Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills.
- Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment.
- Accompany students as they transition across campus.
- Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; facilitate peer interactions.
- Maintain classroom and student equipment to ensure a safe environment.
- Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior.
- Perform general clerical tasks to support the teacher (i.e. copies, materials, billing).
- Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge.
- Regular and on-time attendance required.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children.
- 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 and willingness to work with special education students who may require specialized instruction to meet academic, social, and behavior goals.
- Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in stressful situations.
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to organize and prioritize and to follow classroom guidelines as put forth by classroom teacher.
Physical Requirements
- Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
- May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms.
- Support…
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