Instructional Assistant - K-3 (9141)

Position Type: Student Support - Classified Date Posted: 6/22/2026 Location: Gateway Polytechnic Academy

JOB GOAL

To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities; to relieve teacher of routine clerical tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Ability to work well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to operate general office machines. Ability to organize and to prioritize. Experience working with elementary level students. Must pass a background clearance Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

181 Days; 9 Months

COMPENSATION

Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

EVALUATION

Initial evaluation to be completed no later than ninety (90) days after first day of work; thereafter, annually by supervisor.

HOURS

29 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists independent study, enrichment work and remedial work for the classroom. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers. Participates in in-service training programs as required. Exercises positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills. Adheres to the dress code appropriate for the site and job. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips. Maintains the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer being employed. Confers with teacher and parents, if requested by teacher, to assist in the evaluation of students' progress in relation to established educational objectives. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned to advance district priorities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Queen Creek Unified School District