SY Instructional Assistant Preschool ESS Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

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Instructional Assistant Preschool ESS

The job of Instructional Assistant Preschool ESS is done for the purpose(s) of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of clerical tasks; assisting students by providing and developing students' adaptive and behavioral skills.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree or proof of successfully passing a State-approved Para-professional assessment
First Aid/ CPR Training
Proof of immunity to Measles, German Measles, Mumps (MMR)
Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)
Proof of TB Test, negative results
Ability to obtain a Food Handler Card

Preferred Qualifications:

Job-related experience

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives

Administers evaluations for the purpose of assisting the teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or recognizing the individual needs of the student

Administers first-aid and assistance to medically fragile and/or injured students, under supervision (e.g. tube feeding to students, toileting, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill children as assigned

Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' adaptive and behavioral skills

Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives

Implements behavioral plans for the purpose of meeting students' social and daily living skills as needed

Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of the teacher for the purpose of assisting the teacher and student academically

Maintains students' files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment

Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc., for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials

Processes cash receipts for field trip activities for the purpose of ensuring the receipt of funds for special events

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge

Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: various specific skills.

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 oral and written instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; basic first-aid and health care.

Ability is required to schedule activities; meetings and/or events; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide…