Instructional Assistant Special Ed Self Contained (F/T)

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

Responsible for providing instructional assistance in a classroom setting. Incumbents may be responsible for translating oral and written communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) IVP Fingerprint Card Completed at least two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher education (attach transcript; 100 level coursework and above) or Obtained an associate's or higher degree. Must be highly qualified or Obtained a passing score on an ADE-approved assessment (attach score report) ParaPro ACT Workkeys (requires Business Writing, Applied Math & Reading Comprehension test results) Master Teacher's Para Educator Learning Network

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. Setting up computer lab. Scheduling classes and activities for the computer lab. Assisting students in using computers and handling disks. Translating oral and written communications. Administering and grading a variety of tests. Assisting students with limited or no English skills. Shelving books Assisting students with book selections; Checking books in and out of the library; Repairing damaged books. Setting up activities related to physical education. Assisting students in performing physical activities. Assisting in evaluating student's proficiency in designated activities. 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.

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 per day JOB CATEGORY: Classified BEGINNING SALARY: ESP Salary Schedule B; As approved by the Governing Board BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board FLSA STATUS: Non‑Exempt DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr Cartwright School District