Paraprofessional Assistant - Resource

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Instructional

Assistant

Purpose Statement The job of Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose/s of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated

teacher

in

the

supervision

and

instruction

of

students;

and

providing

clerical

support

to

teacher/s

and

staff.

Essential Functions

Assists

students,

individually

or

in

small

groups,

with

lesson

assignments

(e.g.

Reading

stories,

listening

to

students

reading,

facilitating

activities,

motor

perception

programs,

colors,

number

charts,

etc.)

For

the

purpose

of

presenting

and/or

reinforcing

learning

concepts

and

reaching

their

academic

goals

and

potential.

Implements

instructional

programs

and

lesson

plans

for

the

purpose

of

assisting

the

teacher

in

improving

students'

academic

success

through

a

defined

course

of

study.

Maintains

classroom

equipment,

work

area,

student's

files/records

(e.g.

copying

instructional

materials)

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

availability

of

items

and/or

providing

reliable

information.

Monitors

individual

and/or

groups

of

students

in

a

variety

of

settings

(e.g.

Classroom,

playground,

cafeteria,

library,

etc.)

For

the

purpose

of

providing

a

safe

and

positive

learning

environment.

Performs

general

record

keeping

and

clerical

functions

(may

be

in

a

workroom

setting)

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

the

teacher

and/or

in

providing

necessary

records/materials.

Promotes

good

habits

for

the

purpose

of

improving

the

quality

of

student's

outcome

and

encouraging

student

development.

Other Functions

Assists

other

personnel

as

may

be

required

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

them

in

the

completion

of

their

work

activities.

Attends

meetings

and

in-service

presentations

for

the

purpose

of

acquiring

and/or

conveying

information

relative

to

job

functions.

Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level B Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand

commonly

used

procedures

and

methods,

or

operate

equipment

that

requires

some

training.

Learning

development

is

equivalent

to

completion

of

a

high

school

curriculum. Problem Solving - Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration,

and

planning

to

adequately

respond

and

carry

out

work

activities.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily. Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying

of

lightweight

materials

or

equipment.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level A Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance,

and/or

help

maintain

harmony

among

work

associates. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

Work Environment Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure

to

safety

or

health

hazards.

Accountability Level of Accountability -Level A Responsibility for carrying out detailed work orders, for performing under direct and frequent supervision, and for learning

job

related

information

and

techniques. Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate

the

work

of

others

in

a

specific

work

group.

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Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: J ob related experience is desired. Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Compensation Details FLSA Status: Non Exempt Pay Schedule: Hourly - Grade 101 Work Calendar: Support 9 Month

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Mar 13, 2024