Instructional Assistant - K-3 (9160)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports student supervision and instruction under direct supervision, assists the teacher with classroom activities, and helps with routine clerical tasks. The role works with individual students and groups to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher and supports independent study, enrichment, and remedial work. The assistant may confer with teachers and parents, at the teacher’s request, to help evaluate student progress against educational objectives. The position is classified as non-exempt and is scheduled for 181 days over nine months, 29 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m., with Wednesday hours of 8:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Compensation is according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position; benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy. The position reports to the Principal and is evaluated by a supervisor, with an initial evaluation no later than 90 days after the first day of work and annual evaluations thereafter.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate general office machines.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Experience working with elementary-level students.
Must pass a background clearance.
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or groups to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assist with independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work in the classroom.
Assist the teacher with classroom activities and routine clerical tasks.
Assist with student supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of information, including protected student and staff information after employment ends.
Participate in required in-service training programs.
Use positive problem-solving behavior and conflict-resolution skills.
Follow the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
Be flexible.
Confer with the teacher and parents, if requested by the teacher, to assist in evaluating student progress in relation to established educational objectives.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.