What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time - Irving Elementary. position at Mesa Public Schools?

Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time

Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate : 19.64

Performance Pay : Available annually

New hire experience :

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education :

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class / Calendar : B21, 9.25 months

Hours :

Part-time (29 hours per week)

FSLA : Non-Exempt

Benefits : None

OVERVIEW :

To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of preschool students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities; to assist the teacher in all areas of the daily school routine.

QUALIFICATIONS :

6 months experience with preschool children and 60 credits in early childhood OR the ability to pass the parapro test.
Ability to work well in stressful situations
Ability to work well with young children, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
Computer proficiency to include basic abilities in using the district's Google platform
Ability to operate standard office machines
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to work with minimum supervision

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform a variety of instructional tasks, according to classroom teacher's direction, to support teacher in the instructional process

Regular and on-time attendance required

Assist students, individually or in groups, with activities to present and / or to reinforce learning concepts

Confer with teachers, if requested by teacher, to assist in the evaluation of students' progress in relation to established educational objectives

Develop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plans

Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed

Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required

Monitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, to assist teacher in supervision of students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment

May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to an individual education plan

Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom

Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

May lift, pull, push or carry

May stand for a prolonged period of time

Ability to work with children on the floor

May move light weight furniture

Ability to be exposed to outdoor elements

Ability to move quickly

May require strength to push / pull 30-35 lbs

May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties

Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel

Supervision

Classroom Teacher

Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.

Salary : $20

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