Instructional Assistant GUS Program - Robson Elementary School

Key Responsibilities

• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teacher in the instructional process
• Aid students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present and/or to reinforce learning concepts
• Guide students in independent study (i.e. enrichment or remedial work, etc.) and to provide feedback that will ensure students’ success
• Confer with teachers and parents if requested by teacher to assist in the evaluation of students’ progress in relation to established educational objectives
• Create classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plans
• Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required
• Monitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, to assist teacher in supervision of students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Perform record keeping and general clerical functions (i.e. student records, schedules, lesson plans, progress reports, etc.) to support the teacher and/or administrator in providing records and/or materials
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district free of charge

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Works well with students, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills
• Operates general office machines
• Organizes and prioritizes work

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.