25-26 SY - Tempe Preschool IA - Aguilar Elementary
25-26 SY - Tempe Preschool IA - Aguilar Elementary
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Job Description
TITLE: Instructional Assistant Preschool
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist teachers by performing activities in support of the classroom. Supervise students in various settings including classroom cafeteria hallways and playground. Assist student with reading mathematics and other subjects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
2. An Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or a
passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (preferred)
3. One (1) year of experience working with children (preferred)
4. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
5. Evidence of TB skin test performed within one (1) year of hire (other immunizations
may be required at time of hire)
6. Food Handlers Card
7. Ability to complete eighteen (18) hours per year of various early childhood training
8. Ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire the Child Development Associate (CDA)
Credential for Head Start positions
9. Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred at some sites)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists teacher with instructions creation of classroom materials and classroom set up.
Works with students on a variety of subjects (academic and social skills) in whole group one-on-one or small group instruction.
Monitors and supervises students in classroom playground and cafeteria settings; utilizes District behavior modification program as needed.
Prepares organizes and maintains instructional materials and visual aids; photocopies materials and documents.
Prepares workstations or learning centers for children to work on daily lessons.
Assists in assessing and documenting student progress and collaborates with teacher to ensure lessons and materials meet the specific needs of each child.
Organizes and files student work.
May oversee class as required in teachers absence.
Attends educational training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of early childhood learning methods and techniques
Knowledge of District policies and procedures affecting assigned work
Knowledge of District behavior modification program
Knowledge of reading readiness skills and strategies
Knowledge of assessment procedures and State standards
Skill assisting teachers with student learning
Skill monitoring and assisting students
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill communicating orally and in writing
Skill utilizing classroom supplies and equipment
Skill in maintaining confidential files and records
Skill in administering tests
Ability to work with culturally diverse students
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Generally an indoor classroom setting
May work in outdoor conditions
Position is exposed to infectious disease
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Position may require climbing stooping standing walking lifting keyboarding talking hearing and eyestrain with repetitive motions.
Position may require lifting pushing pulling or carrying furniture equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 - 35 pounds infrequently.
Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.
CATEGORY: Classified
WORK YEAR: 189 Days
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary
GRADE: 32
REPORTS TO: Teacher and/or Principal
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
Employment Type
Full-Time
