SPED Preschool Instructional Assistant- Faith North E.C.L.C.
SPED Preschool Instructional Assistant- Faith North E.C.L.C.
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Job Description
Salary placement range $16.66 to $19.74 per hour depending on level of education and experience.
This is a full-time position with benefits.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety ofways to implement the instructional program including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.
- Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriateto the positionand assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
- Assists teacher as needed with planning preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
- Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
- Supervision and instruction of children; copying cutting coloring etc. to construct materials and bulletin boards.
- Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
- Maintains a safe environment for students conducive to learning.
- Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
- Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
- Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
- Attends workshops as directed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises children in the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
To performthis job successfully an individual must beable to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Associates Degree or equivalent of two (2) years college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaProor WorkKeysassessment is required.
- Prefer prior experience working with children.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- First aid and CPR
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to write reports business correspondence etc.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators staff and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interface effectively with other departments school personnel other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside of the District.
- Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Must have patience working with children.
- Ability to learn new skills flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
- Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
- Ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and staff members.
- Is self-directed and works without direct supervision.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule from.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequentlyrequired to stoop reach stand walk lift pull push grasp talk hear see and use repetitive motions While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The positionrequires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by theindividualscurrently holdingthis positionand additionalduties may be assigned.
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Please note that the following items will be required at the time of hire:
-Proof of an MMR vaccination if born after 1/1/1957
-A current negative TB skin test
-Proof of your pertussis vaccination
-Proof of a high school diploma or GED
-Official college Transcripts showing the award of your degree or a minimum of 60 college credits (only grade C and higher and 100 or higher coursework will be counted) or proof of passing the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment.
-An AZ DPS-issued Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
All Preschool positions require a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to your start date. The cost for this card is $67.00. To apply online for an IVP card please visit: benefits. Learn more about our plans here:
Employment Type
Full-Time
