Esser Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten

This position is funded through ESSER funds and will be available ONLY for the 2023-2024 school year.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist kindergarten teachers in the preparation, development, and delivery of instructional activities which will enhance student success. To facilitate and support small group instruction in the kindergarten classroom to ensure and enhance differentiated instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work cooperatively with students and adults; strong interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English and in Spanish; First Aid and CPR Training, preferred; basic computer skills, preferred

Experience:

Experience working with children, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Various body movements to facilitate instruction (i.e. dancing, running, bending, skipping, etc.); occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene as required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.

Days: 187

Hourly Pay Range: (Pay Grade IS-02)

Minimum: $13.00

Maximum: $18.28

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

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