Instructional Assistant Special Education - Resource - Part Time - Kerr Center Agriscienc

Instructional Assistant Special Education I - Resource - Part Time - Kerr Center for Agriscience (K-8)

Mesa, Arizona

Job : 5571660

Final date to receive applications: Mar 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

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

Base Hourly: $16.31

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

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:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver, under teacher’s direction, classroom work/homework and/or reinforce classroom objectives, tutoring and guided practice.
• Assist the development of instructional materials and maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist in the collection of 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 and/or lift non‑ambulatory students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities.
• Assist students with personal hygiene to provide for and/or develop students’ daily living activities and behavioral skills.
• Assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, etc.) to ensure their functioning in a school environment.
• Accompany students as they transition across campus.
• Monitor individual and/or small student groups in classroom and/or on the playground to maintain a safe and positive learning environment; 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 (i.e. copies, materials, billing).
• Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve one’s skills and/or knowledge.
• Regular and on‑time attendance required.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district free of charge.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Skills &

Competencies:

• Models the 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 who may require 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 to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to operate standard office…