ESS Instructional Aide

Joe Carlson Elementary; Douglas (AZ); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Douglas Unified School District Joe Carlson Elementary in Douglas, Arizona seeks an Instructional Aide to assist teachers and work with students individually or in small groups. Responsibilities include supporting lessons, maintaining a positive environment, and assisting with testing and classroom tasks.

Qualifications include an IVP fingerprint clearance card, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred associate degree or 60 college credits with paraprofessional test completion.

Qualifications

• IVP fingerprint clearance card required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or 60 college credits or Paraprofessional test completion preferred
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred
• Experience supervising students in a classroom setting preferred

Responsabilités

• Assist teachers individually or in small groups with lessons
• Help maintain a positive, safe learning environment
• Provide reinforcement and support for student understanding
• Assist with testing and grading as needed
• Support classroom management and administrative tasks
• Supervise students during activities and field trips

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish/English

Classroom support

Mobility assistance

Formation

IVP fingerprint clearance card

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60 college credits or Paraprofessional test

Description du poste

ESS Instructional Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980628

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SUMMARY: Assists teachers on a substitute basis by working individually with, or providing small group instruction to general education students and by providing related assistance to teachers in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with small groups or one-on-one with students to help ensure understanding of the lesson and reinforce material introduced by the teacher, under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Provides positive reinforcement for students
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities as requested
• Assists with evaluating and testing students individually when requested
• Handles routine clerical work as assigned
• Supervises students outside of the classroom where requested
• Assists the teacher during instruction and evaluation of student work
• Helps with testing of students
• Assists teacher in checking notebooks, grading and/or correcting papers and supervising make-up work
• Assists teacher with administrative and/or non-instructional activities
• Models good manners and sets a good example for assigned students
• Performs such housekeeping and related classroom duties as assigned by teacher(s) or as needed in the classroom
• Calls to teacher’s or administrator’s attention any problems relating to assigned students

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform activities involving moderate physical strength, including but not limited to, lifting students and providing assistance with mobility or transportation needs
• Ability to effectively use safety equipment such as support belt required for lifting
• Ability to work effectively with students and establish a rapport
• Ability to effectively use classroom equipment and teaching aids
• Knowledge of computer systems and word processing functions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructional materials
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• IVP fingerprint clearance card
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate’s degree or sixty college credit hours or successful completion of Paraprofessional test in accordance with No Child Left Behind requirements
• Prior work and/or volunteer experience supervising students in a classroom setting preferred
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English preferred
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Computer Proficiency: Word standard, Excel standard and Outlook standard

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.70 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required