NHS Band Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nogales Unified School District #1

BAND ASSISTANT

Purpose Statement

The job of BAND ASSISTANT was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

This job reports to PRINCIPAL

Essential Functions

• Administers tests homework assignments make-up work etc. under the direct supervision of the certified teacher for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists other personnel (Teachers Counselors Substitute Teachers Nurses) as may be required (e.g. files student paperwork review information with parents during teacher/parent conferences parent translation book inventory student database program) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists students with lesson assignments under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Guides students in independent study under the direction supervision of certified teacher (e.g. enrichment work remedial work etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.
• Monitors individual students classroomwithin NCLB guidelines for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides support services for students under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of providing instructional support.

Other Functions

• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling copying etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: verbal and written communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful English proficiency Associate Degree preferred.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing ParaPro Test or meet alternate requirements

Certificates & Licenses None Required

Continuing Educ. / Training None specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Clean Motor

Vehicle Record

FLSA Status Salary Grade

Non ExemptClassified 1