Instructional Assistant Special Education Resource; Part-time

Classified Instructional Assistant Special Ed Resource (Part-time)

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

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.) 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 associate's or higher degree.
• Must be highly qualified or Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
• Para Pro ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results)
• Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children's 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.
• Setting up computer lab;
  Scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab;
  Assisting students in using computers and handling disks.
• Translating oral and written communications;
  Administering and grading a variety of tests;
  Assisting students with limited or no English skills.
• Shelving books;
  Assisting students with book selections;
  Checking books in and out of the library;
  Repairing damaged books.
• Setting up activities related to physical education;
  Assisting students in performing physical activities;
  Assisting in evaluating student's proficiency in designated activities.

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.

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.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports To:
  
  Site Administrator
• Location:
  
  Districtwide
• Supervises: NA
• Calendar: 10 month
• Position
  
  Hours:
  
  7 per day
• Job Category:
  Classified
• Beginning Salary: ESP Salary on column A ranges from $15.90 to $20.79
• Benefits:
  As approved by the Governing Board
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Deadline for Application:
  Until filled