Instructional Support Assistant

PAY GRADE : C

This is a limited appointment position

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

This is the entry level within the series. Incumbents assist certified teachers with classroom activities. Duties may include: making materials; setting up and monitoring student activities; moving and shelving books; stocking and cleaning rooms; and copying materials. Acts as a student help aide in moving students and assisting with personal hygiene activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

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 activate.

Prepares classroom for activities, including organizing assignments and preparing homework folders.

Attends a variety of meetings and in-service training sessions.

Creates bulletin boards, maintains materials and supplies, contacts parents and makes copies.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

· 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 : (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

· Basic first aid;

· Child care principles;

· Basic English language and grammar;

· Basic mathematical skills.

SKILLS : (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

· 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, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.