Playground Assistant

Pendergast Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as an Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten through 3rd grade and also as a Playground Assistant. The Instructional Assistant works under direct supervision to assist in the supervision and instruction of students, and to relieve teachers of clerical tasks. The Playground Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities, communicating observations and incidents, and providing emergency care as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
60 College Credit Hours or AA Degree or proof of successfully passing a State-approved Para-professional assessment
Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles (MMR)
Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students’ progress
Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Assists teachers (e.g. reading, drill work, storytelling, correcting papers, supervising testing, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing lesson plans
Assists the teacher with non-instructional duties (e.g. snacks, toileting, clothing routines, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to teacher and students as may be required
Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives
Guides independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success
Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, records, etc., for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or documentation as may be required
Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Participates in various meetings (e.g. in-service training, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
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
Administers first-aid for the purpose of providing immediate emergency care
Assists students with personal care requirements for the purpose of addressing immediate need or referring to appropriate party
Diffuses potential emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to students or staff
Monitors campus environment for the purpose of ensuring unauthorized persons are not on school grounds in violation of school and district policies
Monitors playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment for playground activities
Monitors students during assigned periods, lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, violations of campus rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and/or administration
Facilitates games among students for the purpose of providing age-appropriate activities