Instructional Assistant Special Ed Self Contained (F​/T

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES

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.

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

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• IVP Fingerprint Card
• 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

• 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 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.

REPORTS TO:

Site Administrator

LOCATION:

Districtwide

SUPERVISES: NA

CALENDAR: 10 Month

POSITION

HOURS:

9 per day

JOB CATEGORY:
Classified

BEGINNING SALARY: ESP Salary Schedule B;
As approved by the Governing Board

BENEFITS:
As approved by the Governing Board

FLSA STATUS:
Non‑Exempt

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Until filled