Instructional Assistant - Preschool
About The Position
To assist the teacher with teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve classroom and individual goals. This position is responsible for reinforcing learning, guiding independent study, checking classwork, supervising testing, and assisting students with daily routines including lunch, snack, recess, and cleanup. The role also involves assisting students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers, operating classroom equipment, and supervising students in various school settings. The Instructional Assistant will also serve as a point of contact for substitute teachers and refer parent communications to the classroom teacher.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent attendance record
- Must have, or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep certifications current
- Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
- Six months of child care experience if working with enrolled children five years old and younger
- Must pass a background clearance
- Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Responsibilities
- Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher or reinforcing individual IEP goals.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
- Check class work, grade papers and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
- Serve as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Alert the classroom teacher to any problems.
- Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
- Participate in in-service training programs as required.
- Assist students with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
- Meet students at the bus each morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
- Assist students with wash-up and toilet routines, including changing diapers.
- Operate and care for equipment and assistive technology used in the classroom.
- Assist with student supervision in all school settings.
- Refer all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to classroom teacher.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- As per QCUSD District policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
