Sy - Instructional Assistant, Ess; Cc

• Position Type:
  Classified Instructional Support / INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT / ESS
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  ACADEMIES AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Provides the support services required in implementing the instructional plan as prescribed by the ESS teacher or Instructional Leader. Ensures students are following teacher's progress during lessons.
• Monitors ESS students in the classroom and during non-instructional activities including lunch, bus arrival/departure, after-school and in-school detention. Escorts students between classes and to other designated areas as required.
• Researches information for curriculum, implements and prepares lessons under the direction of a teacher.
• Assists teachers with behavior management techniques including implementing positive reinforcement programs; refocuses students not paying attention during lessons; answers individual questions.
• Helps individual student and small group activities, assignments and studies; provides additional explanations or tutoring for individuals and small groups as requested by teacher.
• Assists teachers with preparing materials for lessons; ensures all necessary supplies and equipment are available and used properly by students.
• Maintains individual student folders and student records; administers; collects data on student performance and types correspondence reporting student progress or problems.
• Completes and submits daily and weekly ESS related documents required by the program and/or the state.
• Participates in related programs (e.g., Medicaid in the Public Schools reimbursement program (MIPS)).
• Administers medications, under doctor's orders and with parental permission.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

PXU Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT:
Exceptional Student Services

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Education Support Professional

LOCATION:

Assigned Schools

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

GRADE 4

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $18.59- $19.44 (PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATION)

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

Under the leadership of the teacher or Instructional Leader, the Instructional Assistant, ESS works directly with students to aid in daily educational learning and teaching and extra-curricular activities. Supports and assists in preparing instructional materials and implementing lesson plans. Monitors students during lessons and provides additional individual or small group instruction as needed.

• Provides the support services required in implementing the instructional plan as prescribed by the ESS teacher or Instructional Leader. Ensures students are following teacher's progress during lessons.
• Monitors ESS students in the classroom and during non-instructional activities including lunch, bus arrival/departure, after-school and in-school detention. Escorts students between classes and to other designated areas as required.
• Researches information for curriculum, implements and prepares lessons under the direction of a teacher.
• Assists teachers with behavior management techniques including implementing positive reinforcement programs; refocuses students not paying attention during lessons; answers individual questions.
• Helps individual student and small group activities, assignments and studies; provides additional explanations or tutoring for individuals and small groups as requested by teacher.
• Assists teachers with preparing materials for lessons; ensures all necessary supplies and equipment are available and used properly by students.
• Maintains individual student folders and student records; administers; collects data on student performance and types correspondence reporting student progress or problems.
• Completes and submits daily and weekly ESS related documents required by the program and/or the state.
• Participates in related programs (e.g., Medicaid in the Public Schools reimbursement program (MIPS)).
• Administers medications, under doctor's orders and with parental permission.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues,…