Preschool Instructional Assistant- DLI Program: Lowell Elementary

Phoenix Elementary School District #1•Phoenix, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. This is for the Dual Language Immersion Preschool Classroom.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent of two (2) years’ college education (60 Semester Hours) or passing test results from the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment is required.
High School diploma or GED required.
First aid and CPR
Ability to write reports business correspondence, etc.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.
Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
Must have patience working with children.
Ability to learn new skills, flexibility, and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.
Is self-directed, and works without direct supervision.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.
Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board Policies.
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
Proof of an MMR vaccination if born after 1/1/1957
A current negative TB skin test
Proof of your pertussis vaccination
Proof of a high school diploma or GED
Official college Transcripts showing the award of your degree or a minimum of 60 college credits (only grade C and higher and 100 or higher coursework will be counted) or proof of passing the ParaPro or WorkKeys assessment.
An AZ DPS-issu ed Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior experience working with children.
Spanish bilingual

Responsibilities

Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.
Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.
Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.
Attends workshops as directed.