Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Roosevelt Elementary School

Instructional Assistant - Title I - Part Time - Roosevelt Elementary School Mesa USD 4 Roosevelt Elementary - Mesa, Arizona Job ID: 5798417 Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Jun 23, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description To provide (under direct supervision) a variety of instructional activities to support the classroom teacher and/or interventionist working with students who are academically disadvantaged in Reading, Writing, and Math. Key Responsibilities Work in close proximity with assigned teacher and specific students Assist students, individually or in groups, to reinforce skills and/or oversee learning activities Follow specific functions as outlined in a written plan to supplement classroom instruction Assist with classroom computer instruction Assist with translation when necessary Participate in professional development (site/district) to enhance ability to support student achievement Participate as a stakeholder in school improvement initiatives Complete training to assist in the administration and scoring of assessments Regular and on-time attendance required Perform other related, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit Assist 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 ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be preferred at some sites 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 to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills Ability to operate general office machines Ability to organize and to prioritize Work Environment & Physical Requirements Works closely with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, and administrators May be resource rooms, inclusion settings, or self-contained classrooms Supports students with disabilities, which may include intellectual, developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities Each day can vary based on student needs, schedules, behavior, and support plans. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, and kneel frequently throughout the day May need to lift or assist students who have physical disabilities, including transferring students to and from wheelchairs, standing frames, or other equipment (commonly 25–50 lbs, but sometimes more) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Position Type Part-Time (29 hours per week) Salary $16.56 per hour Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education