Instructional Assistant K-3​/Playground Assistant

Instructional Assistant K-3 / Playground Assistant

Pendergast Elementary School District - Pendergast School, Phoenix, Arizona

• Job : 5501945
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Salary: $15.20 per hour
• Term of Employment: 9-Month
• Grade (Instructional Assistant): 107
• Grade (Playground Assistant): 105
• Reports to: Principal

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant K-3 / Playground Assistant (Part Time)

EXEMPT: No

LOCATION: Pendergast

SUMMARY: The job of Instructional Assistant K-3 is done for the purpose of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of clerical tasks. The Playground Assistant provides for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; communicates observations and incidents that may impact students’ general well-being; and provides appropriate emergency care as may be necessary.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree or proof of successfully passing a State‑approved Para‑professional assessment
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles (MMR)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

• Job‑related experience
• Other alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Assists teachers (e.g. reading, drill work, storytelling, correcting papers, supervising testing, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing lesson plans
• Assists the teacher with non‑instructional duties (e.g. snacks, toileting, clothing routines, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to teacher and students as may be required
• Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives
• Guides independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files, records, etc., for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or documentation as may be required
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. in‑service training, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee
• Administers first‑aid for the purpose of providing immediate emergency care
• Assists students with personal care requirements for the purpose of addressing immediate need or referring to appropriate party
• Diffuses potential emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to students or staff
• Monitors campus environment for the purpose of ensuring unauthorized persons are not on school grounds in violation of school and district policies
• Monitors playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment for playground activities
• Monitors students during assigned periods, lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students
• Reports observations and incidents relating to…