Classroom Assistant - Roberto Clemente International School

Overview

Flsa Designation:
Non-Exempt. 10 months; 35 hours per week; $16.35/hour (increase to $19.64 after one-year anniversary);
Starting rate of $22.45/hour if a Bachelor's Degree is held.

Note:

This is a grant funded, Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

Part I
- Summary Of Classification

This class is accountable for assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.

JOB CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Classroom Assistant

Department: Teaching and Learning

Incumbent Name: Grant

Bargaining Unit Classification: UPSEU, Local 424-Unit 68

Reports To: Teacher or building level administrator

Flsa Designation: Non-Exempt. 10 months; 35 hours per week; $16.35/hour (increase to $19.64 after one-year anniversary);
Starting rate of $22.45/hour if a Bachelor s Degree is held.

Note:

This is a grant funded, Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

Part I
- Summary Of Classification: This class is accountable for assisting certified staff with direct instructional support and the general supervision and management of students.

Guidelines for Class Use: This job class assists teachers by performing nonprofessional duties so teachers may devote more of their time to professional tasks. Assistants organize and lead children in educational activities as directed by the teacher. Employees work closely with the teacher and children to ensure that the programmed activities are carried out, and that a productive relationship is maintained between the teacher and the students.

Assistants will be trained in specific tasks and work under the supervision of the teacher, but will not perform professional teaching duties.

Education and Experience:

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  One (1) year of experience working with young children in group activities.
• Preferred:
  Associate s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 credits in early childhood education (EDE) or Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) credential with a minimum of 12 credits in early childhood education (ECE).
• Desired:
  Experience in an urban school district and/or a multi-cultural environment.
• Credentials:
• Licensures, Certifications and Other Requirements:
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator s License.
• Continuing
  
  Education Requirements:

Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in all aspects of the program.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student s life and learning;
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and District procedures;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Knowledge of Social Emotional Learning (SEL);
• Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Interpersonal and social skills;
• Ability to apply PBIS and SRBI;
• Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;
• Ability to assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials according to the needs of the student, under the direction of a teacher;
• Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;
• Ability to collect and record performance data on students under the direction of a licensed teacher, while respecting student confidentiality and the laws regarding ethical practices of assessment;
• Ability to collect objective and accurate information on student behavior to be provided to licensed professionals, as appropriate and directed by a licensed teacher;
• Ability to draw…