Student Helper

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; Cane Valley (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking a Student Helper (Hourly) to assist certificated staff by supporting classroom activities and helping students with basic academic tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, and monitoring students with direct oversight from teachers. Applicants should be enrolled in college-level coursework and obtain required background clearances; prior experience with children is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in college-level coursework at an accredited institution.
• Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance required.
• Negative TB test result with periodic retesting per district policy.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students or small groups with practice or review of classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with the preparation of classroom materials (e.g., cutting paper, collating handouts, assembling folders) under supervision.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment by organizing supplies and tidying stations.
• Assist with display of pre-designed bulletin boards or visual materials under teacher direction.
• Monitor students in classrooms or common areas under direct supervision of certificated staff.
• Report observations of student behavior or incidents to the classroom teacher or site principal.
• Support confidentiality and promote respectful interactions among students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support instructional activities.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in college coursework

Job description

The job of Student Helper (Hourly) is established for the purpose of providing support to classroom teachers by assisting with routine, non-instructional tasks and helping students with basic academic activities under direct supervision. Student Helpers serve as an additional resource to ensure students remain engaged and supported during class activities. Duties are strictly limited to support functions under the direction and supervision of certificated staff.
Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Classroom environment and school campus settings.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), bending, and reaching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students and staff.
• Seeing to read written instructions and classroom materials.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
• Assists individual students or small groups of students in practicing or reviewing
  classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the preparation of classroom materials as directed by the teacher (e.g. cutting paper, collating handouts, assembling folders), but does not create or modify instructional content.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment (e.g. organizing supplies, tidying activity stations).
• Assists with the display of pre-designed bulletin boards or visual materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Monitors students in the classroom or common school areas (e.g. hallway transitions) only under the direct supervision of, or in conjunction with, a certificated employee or site administrator.
• Reports observations of student behavior or incidents to the classroom teacher or site principal.
• Supports the classroom environment by maintaining confidentiality and promoting respectful interactions among students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or site principal to ensure effective support of instructional activities.

Education And Experience

Must be currently enrolled in college-level coursework at an accredited institution.
Certifications And Testing Required

Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

Negative TB test result plus periodic retesting per District policy.

Experience working with children is desirable.

As an hourly employee hours are not guaranteed; position is not benefits eligible.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES FOR: Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints; Tuberculosis (TB). NOTE: The District pays for Pre-Employment clearances for Substitute/Hourly Employees.

Thank you for applying for this position at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District! We keep this job posting open all the time so we can find great candidates when we need them.

We review applications as needed and will contact you if we decide to move forward. Because we get so many applications, we are not able to give updates or respond to calls or emails about next steps. If we choose to move forward with your application, we will reach out to you.

Knowledge Of

• Basic principles of student behavior and engagement.
• School and classroom routines and procedures.
• Proper English usage for verbal communication.

Skills And Abilities To

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students and staff.
• Maintain a cooperative and team-oriented approach.
• Work dependably and take direction from certificated staff.
• Observe and report student activity appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality in all student-related matters.