Instructional Assistant - Preschool (8138)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant - Preschool assists the classroom teacher in teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve classroom and individual goals. The position is at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and is classified as hourly, non-exempt. The term of employment is 188 days over 9 months, with a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Compensation is according to the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy.

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.
Ability to bend and lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
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 to reinforce material or skills introduced by the teacher and reinforce individual IEP goals.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work established by the classroom teacher.
Check class work, grade papers, and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
Serve as the primary source of information and assistance for substitute teachers in the regular teacher’s absence.
Alert the classroom teacher to problems.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality at the level expected of teachers.
Participate in required in-service training programs.
Assist students with lunch, snack, recess, and cleanup routines.
Meet students at the bus in the morning and take them to the bus in the afternoon.
Assist students with wash-up and toileting routines, including diaper changes.
Operate and care for classroom equipment and assistive technology.
Assist with student supervision in all school settings.
Refer parent questions or concerns directly and immediately to the classroom teacher.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.