Instructional Assistant- Shaw Montessori

Instructional Assistant - Shaw Montessori

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 SHAW MONTESSORI – Phoenix, Arizona

Job : 5735390
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
• Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to create materials and bulletin boards.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Provides individualized and small‑group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attends workshops as directed.

Supervises children in the classroom.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent of two (2) years’ college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the Para Pro or Work Keys assessment is required.
• Prefer prior experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.

This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, etc.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Must pass proficiency test in Math, Reading and Grammar with a score of 75% or better.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
• Is self‑directed, and works without direct supervision.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule.

• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

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 essential functions.

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