Limited Appointment Instructional Support Assistant - Cherokee ES (287329, 326897, 262096)

Pay Grade: C  ·  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with classroom instruction and work with children during instructional activities.
• Monitor children’s behavior inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist with clean-up and related tasks following daily activities.
• Prepare classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.
• Attend meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Create bulletin boards, maintain materials and supplies, contact parents, and make copies.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, such as making materials, setting up and monitoring student activities, moving and shelving books, stocking and cleaning rooms, copying materials, and acting as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.
• 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).

Knowledge

• Basic first aid.
• Child care principles.
• Basic English language and grammar.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Skills

• Monitoring and assisting children with activities.
• Using office equipment.
• Dealing patiently with children.
• Maintaining order, discipline, and interest of children.
• Performing routine mathematical calculations.
• Providing customer service.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, 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 odors, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

The above job description represents key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary depending on department needs.

Return-to-work retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.