Limited Appt Instructional Support Specialist - Kiva ES

Limited Appt Instructional Support Specialist
- Kiva ES (328195, 328197)

Scottsdale USD 48 Kiva Elementary School
- Paradise Valley, Arizona

Job : 5836024

Final date to receive applications: Aug 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 7, 2026

PAY GRADE: J

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Incumbents tutor students in a variety of subjects and skills.

Duties include:

creating educational plans; documenting and monitoring student progress; meeting with parents, students, and other resource providers; and preparing lesson plans under direction of a certified teacher.

• Tutor students in assigned curricular areas before school, during lunch, and after school, focusing on specific concepts which are difficult or need reinforcement.
• Modify classroom materials for individual student needs.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans in assigned area of responsibility that address student modifications and accommodations.
• Document services provided to students in compliance with applicable guidelines and/or programs.
• Participate in the development of student goals and objectives.
• Document and monitor student progress. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to review individual student needs.
• Participate in coordinating student testing and reassessments to determine current needs and/or progress. Maintain related records.
• Maintain a variety of student records and information in assigned area of responsibility.
• Facilitate in-services and instruct staff on educational techniques, integration, modifications, adaptations, and accommodations for classrooms and/or students for functional educational performance.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, depending on assignment and one year of instructional or substitute teaching experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
• Substitute certification is preferred.
• State of Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Licensure.
• National Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications.
• Training in Basic Life Support Certification.
• Heimlich Certification.

• Instructional strategies.
• Assigned subject matter.
• Principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Customer service principles.
• Computer operations.
• Knowledge of programs and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Classroom operations and activities.

• Training employees on work methods and procedures.
• Tutoring students in applicable academic areas.
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Using office equipment.
• Dealing patiently with children.
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children.
• Performing mathematical calculations.
• Providing customer service.
• Gathering and organizing data.
• Solving problems.
• Preparing lesson plans.
• Writing and creating written documents.
• Preparing and maintaining student records.
• Utilizing a computer and related software applications.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparing memos, letters, and/or other related written correspondence.
• Reading and interpreting information from schedules, memos, and/or other written documentation.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $19.98 to $20.78 per hour

• Matt Gromek, Principal
• Kiva Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: MGromek