26/27 SY Instructional Assistant (KGWES)

26/27 SY Instructional Assistant (KGWES) Dysart Unified School District Kingswood Elementary, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District Job Details

Job ID:

5698534

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Instructional Support FTE 0.875 WORK

CALENDAR

195 GRADE D APPROVED REVISED 9/16/2019

SUMMARY:

To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the teacher in planning and implementing the activities/work assignments for individual students, e.g., individuals and small groups. Follow a lesson plan, chart or guide created by teacher(s) and/or instructional assistant. Moves about classroom to help students and provide support. Assist the teacher in evaluating the progress of students. Assist teacher in maintaining positive behavior and control to ensure student safety. Maintain adequate and legible records concerning students whom they support. Respond to new ideas, methods and suggestions from teachers and aides. Consult frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems and progress of students. Demonstrate professional and flexible attitude/rapport with other staff members. Demonstrate appropriate interaction with the students in the learning environment. Assist the teacher(s) with preparation of instructional materials. Maintain all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community members. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Remain current in existing and emerging technology and software. Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or G.E.D. AA degree OR 60 college credit hours OR successful completion of Dysart approved exam. Experience in K-12 public education preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Obtain and maintain a Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ

IVP FPCC

).

KNOWLEDGE OF

Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work. Basic mathematical, reading and writing concepts. Filing and record-keeping principles. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Customer service principles. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. Modern office technology.

SKILL IN

Following directions and meeting standards. Providing attention to detail in assignments. Performing basic math calculations. Comprehending reference books and manuals. Operating assigned tools and equipment. Organizing and maintaining supplies. Maintaining confidentiality. Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type:

Full-Time Benefited

Salary:

$15.44 Per Hour Welcome to Kingswood Elementary, Surprise, AZ Kingswood Elementary School is located in the heart of Surprise, Arizona and serves students in grades preschool through eighth grade and has been a part of the community in Surprise since it was built in 1988. Kingswood's Mission is to create a collaborative community of learners achieving at the highest level. We, as a school, realize the impact that parents have on the growth and success of our students. Therefore, we have a school plan for parental involvement that will describe the means for carrying out the Every Student Succeeds Act requirements. Our parents and the community shall be notified of the plan and it's availability. Our Parental Involvement Plan shall be updated periodically with the involvement of our parents. At Kingswood, we follow the Knight's Code. Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be a Learner. Our Knights will realize their full potential as confident, innovative, lifelong learners by maintaining high expectations for conduct, according to the Knight's Code, Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Positive behavior is reinforced through positive recognition and celebrations of students' accomplishments. Vision Succeeding every day… every KNIGHT! Job Requirements