Instructional Aide - Preschool

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POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title


Instructional Aide - Preschool


Schedule / Grade


Full-time / IA


Job Code


INSUP231


FLSA / FTE


Non-exempt / 1.0 FTE


Calendar


INS AIDE


Benefits


Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)


Contract Type


Notification


Bargaining Unit


None


Revised Date


11/19/2014

PURPOSE

This position is to assist the teacher with her/his reinforcing concepts/skills, monitoring student progress, assisting with discipline and assisting with the planning process for instructional goals or implementation of the intervention program. This is a full time position.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the staff in implementing lesson plans or programs to meet the learning needs of a particular group of children.
• Work with staff to carry out daily classroom activities or program needs, supervising students, providing instructional support and caregiving services under supervision of staff.
• Assist the teachers in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Principal


Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course, or ParaPro assessment. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree, Missouri teaching certificate, previous teaching experience, ability to work in a team teaching setting; A strong desire to teach and be responsible for instructing children as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; Communicate one-on-one and in small groups. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills: Establish and maintain positive relationships with others while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Demonstrate excellent oral, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrate excellent listening skills. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. These are essential functions of the job.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.


Equal Opportunity Employer