What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - EAP - Title I - Sierra Linda H.S. (2024-25 SY) position at Tolleson Elementary School District #17?
Position Type
Instructional Assistant/Instructional Assistant I Classroom Assistant
Date Posted
10/25/2024
Location:
Sierra Linda HS
Closing Date
11/08/2024
Hourly salary range: $17.98 to $19.72
Contract months: 9
Salary Grade: 7
Hours per day: 7 or 7.5
Purpose
The purpose of an Instructional Assistant I is to assist in the supervision and instruction of general education or special education students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a general education or special education classroom; assisting students in performing their academic studies; daily living; special health care activities; observing and documenting student progress; and providing clerical support to the teacher.
Qualifications
Required:
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic,
job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing
information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.
Reports to: Campus Principal or Assistant Principal of Instruction/Registration
Terms of Employment: Nine month, full-time
Evaluation: This position is evaluated annually as outlined in Governing Board
Policy.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 7
Board Approval: May 28, 2024 (Revised)
Attachment(s)
Instructional Assistant/Instructional Assistant I Classroom Assistant
Date Posted
10/25/2024
Location:
Sierra Linda HS
Closing Date
11/08/2024
Hourly salary range: $17.98 to $19.72
Contract months: 9
Salary Grade: 7
Hours per day: 7 or 7.5
Purpose
The purpose of an Instructional Assistant I is to assist in the supervision and instruction of general education or special education students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a general education or special education classroom; assisting students in performing their academic studies; daily living; special health care activities; observing and documenting student progress; and providing clerical support to the teacher.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Completed two years of college or an Associate degree (or higher) or passed the ParaPro Assessment test with a state qualifying score of 459 or better.
- Successfully completed Algebra I.
- Ability to acquire Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and 1st Aid Certification.
- Ability to maintain appropriate interpersonal relations with students, parents, and other staff of the district.
- Ability to take and follow directions.
- Must possess computer skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
- Assists with learning activities within the classroom.
- Assist with the testing of students.
- Maintains student files and records.
- Assists in inventory and accounting practices of classroom materials.
- Assists the supervisor in completing any tasks as assigned in any general area.
- Attends to students' personal needs as appropriate.
- Operates computer lab.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as directed for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students performing at different learning levels and/or with different functional limitations to participate in instructional programs.
- Implements under direction, behavioral plans developed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of assisting students to modify behaviors that conflict with a positive academic and social environment.
- Confers with teachers and parents if requested by teacher for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress in relation to established individual educational program.
- Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic,
job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing
information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.
Reports to: Campus Principal or Assistant Principal of Instruction/Registration
Terms of Employment: Nine month, full-time
Evaluation: This position is evaluated annually as outlined in Governing Board
Policy.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 7
Board Approval: May 28, 2024 (Revised)
Attachment(s)
- Instructional Assistant I
- Salary Schedule
Salary : $18 - $20
