RailerStars Aide

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 is seeking a classroom aide to support instructional staff and help reinforce learning objectives across various environments. The role involves assisting teachers, monitoring student activity, and contributing to a safe, orderly school day.

Under supervision, you will adapt materials, provide targeted instruction, and participate in meetings and trainings to stay aligned with district policies and student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or an associate's degree, must pass a state-approved assessment.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found acceptable by the board of education.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
• Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED certificate.
• If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher) the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
• Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
• Ability to move, lift, pull, or push objects.
• Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will.

EVALUATION: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Physical Requirements Of The Job

• Job Title123456789101112AideXX
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy* objects or materials.
• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.