Instructional Assistant Kindergarten FT

Classified Instructional Assistant Kindergarten

Four Day Work Week For Scholars And Employees! Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

Job Goal: To provide instructional assistance in a classroom setting. There may also be some translation for both oral and written communication.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's or higher degree preferred. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card.

Performance Responsibilities: Assists teacher by helping with classroom instruction and working with children during instructional activities. Monitors children's behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Assists with clean-up and other related tasks following daily activates. Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders. Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and may make copies. May attend in-service training sessions. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, 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 blood and other body fluids.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

• Positions assigned to the computer lab may be responsible for setting up computer lab, scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab, assisting students in using computers and handling disks.
• Positions assigned to English as a second language (ESL) may be responsible for translating oral and written communications, administering and grading a variety of tests, assisting students with limited or no English skills.
• Positions assigned to the library may be responsible for shelving books, assisting students with book selections, checking books in and out of the library, repairing damaged books.
• Positions assigned to PE may be responsible for setting up activities related to physical education, assisting students in performing physical activities, assisting in evaluating student's proficiency in designated activities.

Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures. Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills. Monitoring and assisting children with activities. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Terms Of Employment:

Reports To: Site Administrator

Location: Districtwide

Supervises: NA

Calendar: 10 Month

Position Hours: 9 hours per day

Job Category: Classified

Beginning Salary: ESP Salary Schedule A; As approved by the Governing Board

Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Deadline For Application: Until filled