Preschool Ess Instructional Assistant Iv- Faith North Internal Applicants Only

* Thispositionisopen to internal applicants only. Externalapplicantswillnotbe considered at this time. *

JOB SUMMARY:

The Preschool ESS Instructional Assistant IV supports teachers in a program lead capacity by implementing the instructional program and working directly with staff and students in small groups or one-to-one settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Additional duties asassigned.

• Effectively utilizes district technologiesappropriateto thepositionand assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfullyperformdesignated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning preparation and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to establishedprocedures.
• 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 thathave been taughtby the teacher.
• Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attends workshops as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises children in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Toperformthis job successfully anindividualmust beable toperformeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperformthe essential functions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degreeorequivalent of two (2) years college education (60 Semester Hours)orpassing test results from theParaProorWorkKeysassessmentis required.
• Experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• First aid and CPR.
• Valid Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write reports business correspondence etc.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators staff and thegeneral public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such asprobabilityand 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 schoolpersonnel other maintenance staff and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
• Ability to work withindividualsand groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills flexibility and willingness toperforma variety oftasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability toestablishandmaintaineffective 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 witha variety ofconcrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpreta variety ofinstructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule from.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to accuratelyperformassigned tasks.
• Ability toperformduties 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 thatmust bemet by an employee to successfullyperformthe essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperformessential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee isfrequentlyrequired 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 mayfrequentlylift 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. Thepositionrequires theindividualto 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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay bemade to enableindividualswith disabilities toperformessential 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 thisposition. Additional dutiesare performed by theindividualscurrently holdingthispositionandadditionaldutiesmay beassigned.

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Required Experience:

Junior IC