Instructional Assistant - K-3 (9066)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant supports student supervision and instruction under direct supervision, assists the teacher with classroom activities, and relieves the teacher of routine clerical tasks. The role works with individual students and groups to reinforce material and skills introduced by the teacher, and supports independent study, enrichment, and remedial work. The position is at Desert Mountain Elementary and is scheduled for 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The term is 181 days over nine months. Compensation follows the QCUSD salary schedule for the applicable position, and benefits are provided according to QCUSD District policy. The assistant maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality, participates in required in-service training, uses positive problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, follows the site's dress code, and assists with student supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips. When requested by the teacher, the assistant may confer with teachers and parents to help evaluate student progress against educational objectives. Other job-related duties may be assigned to advance district priorities. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may change. The position is classified as non-exempt. The employee reports to the Principal and is evaluated by a supervisor, with the initial evaluation due no later than 90 days after the first day of work and annual evaluations thereafter. The work environment usually has a moderate noise level. Physical demands include regularly standing, sitting, and talking or hearing; frequently using hands and arms and standing, bending, or stooping; regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; and possessing close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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
- Assist, under direct supervision, with student supervision and instruction.
- Assist the teacher with overall classroom activities and routine clerical tasks.
- 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.
- Maintain the ethical behavior and confidentiality expected of teachers, including protecting confidential 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 for the site and job.
- Assist with student supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
- When requested by the teacher, confer with teachers and parents to assist in evaluating student progress in relation to established educational objectives.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.
Benefits
- Benefits as provided under QCUSD District policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
