Instructional Assistant Special Education - Resource - Part Time - Smith Junior High School

Instructional Assistant Special Education I
- Resource
- Part Time
- Smith Junior High School

Mesa USD 4 Smith Junior High
- Mesa, Arizona

Job : 5788257

Final date to receive applications: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience Bonus: 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 Bonus: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position.

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.

• Deliver classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice under teacher’s direction.
• Assist in the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist in collecting 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 or lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in performing daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and daily living activities to develop behavioral skills.
• Assist students needing support for personal care due to severe medical conditions or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning) to ensure functioning in a school environment.
• Accompany students as they transition across campus.
• Monitor individual or small student groups in classroom or playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment and 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 (copies, materials, billing).
• Participate in meetings to share information or improve skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to regular and on‑time attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as required for completing their work activities.

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours at the time of hire, or pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district at no cost.

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

• Models 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 requiring 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 including use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Competence to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize and follow classroom guidelines as set by the teacher.

• Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• May be in resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self‑contained classrooms.
• Supports students with various disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical.
• Daily workload varies based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and…