School Aide

POSITION OVERVIEW Providing assistance to teachers, students, and administrative staff to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of daily activities within the school setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Aide will work under the direct supervision of the principal to provide support as needed on the campus. Assists in duties such as making copies, delivering materials, and other projects, as needed. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods and field trips. Assist in the drop‑off and pick‑up of children through Driveline, possibly during inclement weather. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. May assist staff and students in use of educational computer programs. Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor which do not require any professional skills. May periodically work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. COMPETENCIES Ability to positively interact with all students. Ability to positively and professionally interact with parents. Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. Ability to identify individual student needs. Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents. Ability to collaborate with school staff. Ability to maintain a professional appearance. Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/GED required. BACKGROUND CHECKS The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check. Arizona Employees: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. BENEFITS Enjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time‑off. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority. Retirement plans and promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertex Education