Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant (33125, 328595,328594)

Scottsdale Unified School District; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking an entry-level paraprofessional to support certified teachers with classroom activities in a school setting. You will help prepare materials, monitor student behavior, and assist with daily routines including personal hygiene activities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, fingerprint clearance, and the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification. This non-exempt position aligns with pay grade C and offers on-site work in Arizona.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent sufficient to perform essential duties.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid DPS AZ FPCC (Fingerprint Clearance Card) required.
• 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of Paraprofessional test.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assists with clean-up and related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepares classroom for activities, organizes assignments and homework folders.
• Attends meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents, and makes copies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Monitoring children

Using office equipment

Dealing with children patiently

Maintaining order and discipline

Math calculations

Customer service

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Paraprofessional test

Job description

Position Objective

This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities. Duties may include: making materials; setting up and monitoring student activities; moving and shelving books; stocking and cleaning rooms; and copying materials. Acts as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.

PAY GRADE

C

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

Position Objective

This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities. Duties may include: making materials; setting up and monitoring student activities; moving and shelving books; stocking and cleaning rooms; and copying materials. Acts as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activate.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Attends a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and makes copies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

(positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

(positions in this class typically require):

• Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test;
• Special Needs: Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE

(position requirements at entry):

• Basic first aid;
• Child care principles;
• Basic English language and grammar;
• Basic mathematical skills.

SKILLS

(position requirements at entry):

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
• Using office equipment;
• Dealing patiently with children;
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children;
• Performing routine mathematical calculations;
• Providing customer service;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work

Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.