Instructional Assistant

Phoenix Elementary School District #1; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796,800 - 33,062,400; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in implementing instructional programs. You will work directly with children in small groups or one-to-one, assist with materials, and help maintain a safe, conducive learning environment.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or two years of college, or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys, with a preference for prior experience with children and a valid IVP fingerprint card.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college (60 semester hours) or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys test is required.
• Prefer prior experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conduct learning games with students according to established procedures.
• Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring to construct materials and bulletin boards.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Serve snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attend workshops as directed.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Learning new skills

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School diploma or GED

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov: For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7513769

Job Summary

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Additional duties may be assigned.
• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
• 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 that have been taught by the teacher.
• Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
• Attends workshops as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises children in the classroom.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent of two (2) years college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required.
• Prefer prior experience working with children.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• This position requires a 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 the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and 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, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
• Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
• Must pass proficiency test in Math, Reading and Grammar with score of 75% or better.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective 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 with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.