Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant - Specialized Program

Position Type :

School Support Staff / Instructional Assistant

Date Posted : 1 / 13 / 2026

Location :

Desert Harbor Elementary - Peoria, AZ

Date Available : 02 / 13 / 2026

Closing Date :

02 / 13 / 2026 Position Title : Exceptional Student Services Instructional Assistant - Specialized Program

Department : Exceptional Student Services

Supervisor : School Principal or Designee

Term of Employment : 9 months

Salary Classification : $18.00-$20.00 (DOE)

Job Summary : Join us in shaping the minds of tomorrow. Your support in the classroom paves the way for quality education. Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives? The Peoria Unified School District is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Instructional Assistants who play a vital role is fostering compassion, collaboration, support and growth.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Support Student Learning : Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons, while providing individualized attention to students, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Develop Valuable skills : Enhance your communication, organization and time management skills while gaining hands-on experience in the educational field.
• Experience Diverse Daily Tasks : Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a variety of daily responsibilities, ensuring that no two days are the same.
• Find Job Fulfillment : Take pride in helping students achieve their academic goals and witnessing their growth and progress.
• Explore Career Opportunities : Use this role to gain experience and further your career in education, whether by specializing in areas like Special Education Needs (SEN) or pursuing a teaching degree.

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Additional Duties for Specialized Programs :

In addition to the duties outlined above, Instructional Assistants assigned to specialized programs or developmental preschool may also be responsible for :

Eating / tubing assistance

Knowledge and Skills :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A high school diploma or GED.

OTHER REQUIREI / / IENTS :

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