Reading Interventionist Instructional Assistant

Reading Interventionist Instructional Assistant

Fowler Elementary District

Western Valley Elementary School - Phoenix, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID:5727270

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Classification: Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range: I or II depending on qualification

Description: The Instructional Assistant I performs a variety of instructional and non-instructional tasks both in and out of the classroom to support the teacher of students who may need extra assistance. Some duties may include the playground setting (duty) where there may be exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Provide documentation showing a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment- Range I

Sixty (60) college credit hours /or Associate Arts Degree or higher- Range II

Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

Knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and oral communication

Knowledge of Spanish including reading, writing and oral communication is desired

Ability to use of office equipment including computers (Word, Excel) copiers, fax machines and other applicable office equipment

Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions

Ability to exhibit mature judgment

Knowledge of arithmetic and basic mathematic procedures

Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with administration, staff, students, parents and other district personnel

Ability to perform playground supervision duties

Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health

Some experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher

Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Participate in team planning of academic curriculum based on individual interests, needs, abilities, student achievement and group dynamics

Provide assistance with the preparation of instructional materials

Distribute and collect tests and homework assignments as directed

Assist with supervision and enforcement of rules and procedures for student discipline and classroom management

Assist the staff to continually maintain good student behavior and safety in the classroom, halls, cafeteria, gymnasium, playground and on field trips

Assist with monitoring each student's performance and record relevant data to assess progress

Assist the teacher in maintaining an attractive and clean classroom

Perform clerical and clean-up duties as assigned

Assist with maintaining a positive environment that develops social, emotional and cognitive skills as well as promotes and supports cooperation and learning

Assist with the implementation of federal, state and local health and safely policies and procedures

Assist with communicating to parents program policies, changes and events

Attend parent meetings as directed

Assist the teacher in conducting home visits and Parent/Teacher conferences as needed

Participate and assist with outdoor activities

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials

Provide assistance with inventory and maintaining equipment and supplies

Meet children at buses or transportation areas as directed

Walk children to buses or transportation areas as directed

Attend staff meetings as directed

Participate in grade level and/or subject area team meeting as requested

Participate in Child Study process as requested

Establish and maintain effective relationships with children, parents and staff members, etc

Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development

Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information

Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District

Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee

Length of Employment:

Temporary Position

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Governing Board Policy GDO

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$15.44 Per Hour

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