What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Preschool- Getz School position at Tempe School District?
TITLE : Instructional Assistant - Preschool
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Assist teachers by performing activities in support of the classroom. Supervise students in various settings including classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playground. Assist student with reading, mathematics and other subjects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Education and / or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.
- An Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (preferred).
- One (1) year of experience working with children (preferred).
- State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Evidence of TB skin test performed within one (1) year of hire (other immunizations may be required at time of hire).
- Food Handler's Card.
- Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred at some sites).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Generally an indoor classroom setting
May work in outdoor conditions
Position is exposed to infectious disease
PHYSICAL EFFORT :
Position may require climbing, stooping, standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and eyestrain, with repetitive motions.
Position may require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying furniture, equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 - 35 pounds infrequently.
CATEGORY : Classified
WORK YEAR : 189 Days
DEPARTMENT / SCHOOL : Elementary
REPORTS TO : Teacher and / or Principal
EVALUATION : Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES : N / A
