Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part Time Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours required at time of hire OR pass the ParaPro Test provided by the district Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona. Base Rate:
$19.64
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum
New hire education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Class/Calendar:
B21, 9.25 months
Hours:
Part-time (29 hours per week)
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Benefits:
None
OVERVIEW:
To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of preschool students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities; to assist the teacher in all areas of the daily school routine.
QUALIFICATIONS: 6 months experience with preschool children and 60 credits in early childhood OR the ability to pass the parapro test.Ability to work well in stressful situationsAbility to work well with young children, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentialityComputer proficiency to include basic abilities in using the district's Google platformAbility to operate standard office machinesAbility to organize and prioritize workload and to work with minimum supervision DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform a variety of instructional tasks, according to classroom teacher's direction, to support teacher in the instructional processRegular and on-time attendance requiredAssist students, individually or in groups, with activities to present and/or to reinforce learning conceptsConfer with teachers, if requested by teacher, to assist in the evaluation of students' progress in relation to established educational objectivesDevelop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plansAssist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructedMaintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when requiredMonitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, to assist teacher in supervision of students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environmentMay be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to an individual education planModel professional, safe, responsible and respectful behaviorPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the classroomAssist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activitiesMay lift, pull, push or carryMay stand for a prolonged period of timeAbility to work with children on the floorMay move light weight furnitureAbility to be exposed to outdoor elementsAbility to move quicklyMay require strength to push/pull 30-35 lbsMay require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficultiesPhysical demands may require assistance from other personnel Supervision
Classroom Teacher
Site Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.