Instructional Assistant- English Language Program- Bethune Elementary

25 / 26 SY Salary placement range= $16.66 to $19.74 per hour, depending on the level of education and experience.

Spanish Bilingual Preferred

JOB SUMMARY :

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the EL 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

As a condition of employment, all new hires must obtain and maintain a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

REASONING ABILITY :

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions, While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.