26-27 4K Classroom EA - PM (54%)

Position Details

• Discusses assigned instructional materials with teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques.
• Affords assistance to students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Distributes teaching materials to students.
• Affords assistance in maintaining classroom order.
• Serves as a supervisor during lunch, recess, and bus loading.
• Affords assistance in promoting understanding between school and community.
• Might serve as a supervisor when a teacher is absent due to an emergency.
• Affords attention to children needing discipline and special attention.
• Sends notes home with teacher's approval.
• Affords escorting students to and from class.
• Affords assistance in preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Tracks each student's progress to provide information to teachers for instruction/re-instruction.
• Affords assistance with supervision of field trips.
• Affords assistance during emergency situations.
• Affords participation in inservice sessions in the building and at program levels.
• Might afford assistance to the office staff with processing calls, mail, etc.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
• Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance.
• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building.
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm.
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy.
• Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety

• Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect themselves and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
• Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work leading to elementary teaching certification preferred.
• Highly Qualified Requirement: Higher education (with at least a two-year associate degree) or forty-eight (48) college credits. Alternatively, passing scores on the WorkKeys Proficiency Test (reading, writing and math).
• Certification: n/a

Experience

• 2-3 years working with elementary level students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work well with students, staff, and public.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Must have good independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to identify similarities/differences in comparing colors, forms and sounds.
• Must be patient and innovative.
• Must have willingness and ability to follow detailed verbal and written directives.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must work well under directions from two or more supervisors.
• Must be accurate and detailed in work performance.
• Must be creative and resourceful.
• Must be a positive role model for students.
• Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Must have good evaluations.
• Must have a positive attitude toward education.
• Must be aware of and sensitive to the needs of students.
• Must be willing to update educational skills.
• Must have the physical stamina to perform the physically demanding aspects of this position.

Candidate Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Custom Questions