Cartwright School District #83

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

CLASSIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL ED SELF-CONTAINED (FULL-TIME)

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Job Description

Position Type: Support Staff
Location: Districtwide, 85031
Date Posted: 8/12/2020
Date Available: Immediately
Date Closing: Until Filled


CLASSIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL ED SELF-CONTAINED (FULL-TIME)

JOB GOAL
Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting. Incumbents may be responsible for translating oral and written communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

Highly Qualified - Preferred
ONE of the following:
  • Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above) or
  • Obtained an associates or higher degree. Must be highly qualified or
  • Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
    • ParaPro
    • ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results)
    • Master Teachers Para Educator Learning Network
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
  • Monitors childrens behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activates.
  • Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
  • Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and may make copies.
  • May attend in-service training sessions.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to the computer lab may be responsible for:
Setting up computer lab;
Scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab;
Assisting students in using computers and handling disks.

Positions assigned to English as a second language (ESL) may be responsible for:
Translating oral and written communications;
Administering and grading a variety of tests;
Assisting students with limited or no English skills.

Positions assigned to the library may be responsible for:
Shelving books;
Assisting students with book selections;
Checking books in and out of the library;
Repairing damaged books.

Positions assigned to PE may be responsible for:
Setting up activities related to physical education;
Assisting students in performing physical activities;
Assisting in evaluating students proficiency in designated activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
  • Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  • Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other body fluids.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator
LOCATION: District-wide
SUPERVISES: NA
CALENDAR: 9 Month; 8 Hour; Full Time Benefitted
JOB CATEGORY: Classified
BEGINNING SALARY: $12.57
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled

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