Associate, Instructional; MOWR)(Move Reading; Estrella Foothills

Position: Associate, Instructional (MOWR)(Move on When Reading) (Estrella Foothills)
Location: Laveen

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with teachers, support staff, and school administrators. High School Diploma preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, professional staff to whom assigned.

JOB GOAL:

To assist professional staff members by performing a variety of tasks related to the operation of classrooms or other instructional areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist the teacher with planned activities and instructional programs.

* Record and file statistical data, grades, and reports.

* Assist in preparing instructional materials for daily instruction as planned by the teacher; set up and operates audiovisual equipment; type educational materials; ability to use and operate copy machines, and computers.

* Assist the teacher in maintaining individual student records.

* Assist in supervising students in the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground under the supervision of a district certified staff member.

* Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing, under the supervision of the teacher.

* Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.

* Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

* Confers with parents on progress of students.

* Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

* Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.

* Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.

* Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

* Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: office equipment/software.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

* Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.

* Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality;
Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.

* Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.

* Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.

* Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

* Ethics - Treats people with respect.

* Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.

* Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write correspondence.

* Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).

* Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.

* Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

* The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Ten-month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.

* FLSA:
Non-Exempt

* Part Time

Employee Benefits:

in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

* Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.