Associate, Instructional; MOWR)(Move Reading; Desert Meadows

Associate, Instructional (MOWR) (Desert Meadows)

Laveen Elementary School District, Desert Meadows School – Laveen, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 3103715

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Reports To:

• Principal, professional staff to whom assigned

Job Goal:

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.
• Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operate audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Assist in supervising students in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district certified staff member.
• Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role‑playing, under the supervision of the teacher.
• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Confere with parents on progress of students.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge‑based competencies include office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – maintains confidentiality; creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication – responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity – shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security – uses equipment and materials properly.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

Technology

Skills:

• Knowledge of internet and district software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), including security and fire alarm systems.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Terms of Employment:

• Ten‑month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• Part Time
  
  Employee Benefits:
  
  in accordance with Board policy.

Evaluation:

• Performance evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Position Type: Part‑Time (FTE .7375)

Salary: $16.48 Per Hour

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone:  x3010
• Email: sniehus