CLASSIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE

 
JOB GOAL
Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting.  Incumbents may be responsible for translating oral and written communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
 
Highly Qualified - Preferred
        ONE of the following:

• Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above) or
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree. Must be highly qualified or
• Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report)
  • ParaPro
  • ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results)
  • Master Teacher’s Para Educator Learning Network

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitors children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activates.
• Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and may make copies.
• May attend in-service training sessions.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to the computer lab may be responsible for:
•           Setting up computer lab;
•           Scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab;
•           Assisting students in using computers and handling disks.
 
Positions assigned to English as a second language (ESL) may be responsible for:
•           Translating oral and written communications;
•           Administering and grading a variety of tests;
•           Assisting students with limited or no English skills.
 
Positions assigned to the library may be responsible for:
•           Shelving books;
•           Assisting students with book selections;
•           Checking books in and out of the library;
•           Repairing damaged books.
 
Positions assigned to PE may be responsible for:
•           Setting up activities related to physical education;
•           Assisting students in performing physical activities;
•           Assisting in evaluating student’s proficiency in designated activities.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Monitoring and assisting children with activities;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to blood and other body fluids.

NOTE: 
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator
LOCATION: District-wide
SUPERVISES: NA
CALENDAR: 9 Month; Non-benefited; 5.5 hours
JOB CATEGORY: Classified
BEGINNING SALARY: $12.57
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled