FT- Instructional Assistant

Applitrack; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is hiring an Instructional Assistant to support the instructional program within assigned classrooms in San Luis, AZ. The role involves working with individual and small groups, reinforcing learning concepts and assisting teachers with curriculum delivery.

The position requires a community college and/or vocational degree, or 60 college credits with Para Pro exam, and an IVP fingerprint clearance card. This is a 211-day position with enrollment in an education program preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires job-related experience.
• Community college or vocational degree in a related area.
• Equivalency includes 60 college credits or Para Pro Exam.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials to support objectives under teacher guidance.
• Administer assignments and tests to support instructional process.
• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Skills

Student support

Classroom supervision

Lesson reinforcement

Adaptability

Education

Community college degree

Vocational school degree

60 college credits / Para Pro

Tools

Para Pro Exam

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

The job of Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: 60 hours of verifiable college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning or Para Pro Exam.

Certificates and Licenses: IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

211 Days Position

** Enrolled in education program preferred.