Instructional Support Assistant - Redfield Elementary

PAY GRADE : C

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION FOR 21-22 YR. - HIRE DATE WILL BE IN AUGUST 2021. 

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.)

 CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO WORK/ASSIST HIGHLY GIFTED STUDENTS 

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.

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.