Elementary Instructional Assistant ESS Support

Garden Lakes School; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Lakes School in Avondale, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant ESS to support teachers and students under direct supervision, adapting classroom activities and assisting with behavioral and adaptive skills. The role also relieves teachers of clerical tasks and helps provide a safe, structured learning environment.

The position reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 60 college credit hours or AA, and fingerprint/background clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Requires 60 college credit hours or an AA degree or proof of passing a state-approved para-professional assessment.
• Requires social security card and valid picture ID.
• Requires immunity to measles and German measles.
• Requires fingerprint/background clearance upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher to support and reinforce objectives.
• Administers evaluations to assist the teacher in evaluating student progress.
• Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile or injured students.
• Assists teachers and parents in implementing lesson plans and developing students’ adaptive and behavioral skills.
• Confers with teachers, parents, and appropriate personnel to assist in evaluation of student progress and objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans to meet students' social and daily living skills.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision to assist academically.
• Maintains student files/records for safe learning environment.
• Monitors students and activities to maintain safety.
• Performs clerical duties and scheduling to support the teacher.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree

Social Security Card

Immunity to Measles and German Measles

Valid picture ID

Fingerprint/background clearance

Job description

Garden Lakes School in Avondale, Arizona is seeking an Instructional Assistant ESS to support teachers and students under direct supervision, adapting classroom activities and assisting with behavioral and adaptive skills. The role also relieves teachers of clerical tasks and helps provide a safe, structured learning environment.

The position reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 60 college credit hours or AA, and fingerprint/background clearance.