Education Assistant - Classroom

Catalina Foothills School District•Tucson, AZ

64d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the Preschool. Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students. Assignment may be with students of any grade level and may include support in specialized learning environments such as computer labs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety
CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding student discipline.
Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
Skill in operating a variety of standard office equipment such as phones, copiers, calculators, paper cutters, overhead projector and scanners.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents.

Responsibilities

Works with students individually and in groups and assists them with lessons and instruction according to the teacher's lesson plan
Assists teacher in delivering whole class projects
Monitor students on school grounds, before school, at lunch, at break, on playgrounds, during passing periods and at traffic duty and emphasizes appropriate behavior
Administers tests and collects and grades homework and tests
Reads to and assists students in reading
Prepares classroom materials, report cards, bulletin boards and visual aids
Arranges field trips
Provides clerical support to teachers or subject specialists, such as copying and collating instructional materials, and creating letters, forms and supply orders
Enters data on homework hotline
Records and assigns lockers to students
Assists with and delivers student counseling and discipline in an urgent situation in the absence of a teacher
May assist in providing clerical support to the school office.
Assists teachers in carrying out educational programming
Interacts with children to encourage a positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process
Prepares and cares for the classroom and playground as needed
Attends regular staff meetings
Prepares and cleans up daily snack
Adheres to the goals, policies and procedures of the program
Performs other related duties, as assigned