Welding Classroom Aide - Career Academy

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervises students during laboratory activities
• Reinforces proper welding procedures, safe operation of welding equipment and hand tools, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assists students in developing technical and employability skills
• Prepares materials and welding stations for instruction
• Performs routine maintenance of welding equipment and shop tools
• Maintains inventory of consumables and supplies
• Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused welding shop

Knowledge, Skills, And Attributes

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• A commitment to fostering student success through professionalism, teamwork, and safe work practices consistent with Career Ready Practices

Purpose Statement

The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom.

Essential Functions

• Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers
• Assist with self-care plans such as toileting, diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, personal hygiene, dressing, medication, and other daily living activities to meet students' immediate health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills
• Collaborate with supervising teachers, classroom teachers, and special education teams to adapt, modify, and implement activities, assignments, and materials
• Support instructional and developmental activities, content-area instruction for small groups or individual students and administer tests and assessments
• Attend training and meetings such as first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures to acquire and convey job-related information
• Communicate with staff to work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives
• Implement behavior management plans under direction, including crisis intervention
• Maintain records, including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files, ensuring availability of items and compliance with mandated requirements
• Supervise students during various school activities, including lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Operate instructional equipment to support student learning and communication, ensuring the effective delivery of instructional programs
• Review student learning with teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention
• Adhere to school policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Skills to perform multiple tasks, adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment, use pertinent software applications, and maintain accurate records. Knowledge of basic math skills, instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior. Abilities to schedule activities, gather and classify data, and consider various factors when using equipment. Adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, solve problems, and handle crisis situations. Work effectively as part of a team and manage constant interruptions. Responsibility to work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead, guide, and coordinate others. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organization’s services. Work Environment: Perform job functions that require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some climbing and balancing, and significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. The job generally involves 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing. Work in conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.
• Experience: Job-related experience is required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional certification/education may be required for specific aide positions at certain locations.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

SI