at Phoenix Elementary School District #1 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the 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:
- Associates Degree or equivalent of two (2) years’ college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required.
- Prefer prior experience working with children.
- High School diploma or GED required.
This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to write reports business correspondence, etc.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
- Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:
- Must pass proficiency test in Math, Reading and Grammar with score of 75% or better.
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
- Must have patience working with children.
- Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
- Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
- Is self-directed, and works without direct supervision.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
