Teacher Aide

Pima County Schools Reserve Fund; Sasabe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sasabe is looking for a Paraprofessional (Instructional) - Teacher Aide for a supportive role in the classroom, assisting certified staff with student instruction. Key responsibilities include guiding students in learning activities, assisting with behavioral management, and facilitating special needs support. The role offers an hourly wage of $14.00 and requires a high school diploma, with some prior experience with children preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students in the classroom.
• Guide students in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Support classroom behavioral management.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Arithmetic operations skills

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Effective communication skills

Compassionate relationship with students

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of college level coursework per No Child Left Behind Act

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional)-Teacher Aide - $14.00 hourly

Job Details

• Position Type: Support Staff / Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 3/21/2023
• Date Available: 04/03/2023
• Location: San Fernando Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Date: March 20, 2023