Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant - Anasazi ES (317732)

Pay Grade: C • FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

About the role

This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities.
• Monitor children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist with clean‑up and other related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepare classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Attend a variety of meetings and in‑service training sessions.
• Create bulletin boards, maintain materials and supplies, contact parents, and make copies.
• Make materials; set up and monitor student activities; move and shelve books; stock and clean rooms; copy materials.
• Act as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.
• Licensing Requirements:
  • Title Schools: 60 hours of secondary education or successful completion of the Paraprofessional test.
  • Special Needs: Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
• Physical Requirements: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions; medium work exerting up to 50 lb occasionally, 20 lb frequently, or 10 lb constantly; may be subjected to odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Knowledge of child care principles.
• Knowledge of basic English language and grammar.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.

Skills

• Skill in monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Skill in using office equipment.
• Skill in dealing patiently with children.
• Skill in maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children.
• Skill in performing routine mathematical calculations.
• Skill in providing customer service.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.