Classroom Instructional Support Specialist

GADSDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #32; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GADSDEN Elementary School District #32 in Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the instructional program within the assigned classroom, with responsibility for working with individuals and small groups of students, and for providing clerical support to teachers and staff. This position reports to the Principal.

Under supervision, you adapt activities, administer assignments, assist students, implement lesson plans, and maintain records to meet mandated requirements.

Qualifications

• Job related experience is required.
• Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.
• 60 hours of verifiable college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning or Para Pro Exam.
• IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and records (e.g. student data, assessments, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, arrival/departure, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Education

Community college degree

60 hours of verifiable college credit hours

Job description

GADSDEN Elementary School District #32 in Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the instructional program within the assigned classroom, with responsibility for working with individuals and small groups of students, and for providing clerical support to teachers and staff. This position reports to the Principal.

Under supervision, you adapt activities, administer assignments, assist students, implement lesson plans, and maintain records to meet mandated requirements.