Instructional Assistant

 QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be HQ Paraprofessional with Associate's degree of 60 college credit hours or pass ParaPro Exam. Ability to monitor and supervise small and large groups of students in a positive manner.  Ability to follow directions and school procedures from the Principal and designated staff. Ability to operate general office machines. Ability to organize and to prioritize. Effective communicator and work cooperatively with others.  Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations and rules.  Must be able to read, write and speak English.  Prefer First Aid and/or CPR certification. Prefer experience working with elementary level students.  Must obtain IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and background clearance. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 188 days; 9 months  COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position  BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy REPORTS TO: Principal  HOURS: 15-17 hours per week - Monday-Friday CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-exempt  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the reading or math interventionist. Assists independent study, enrichment work and remedial work for the classroom. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers. Participates in in-service training programs as required. Exercising positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills. Adhering to the dress code appropriate for the site and job. Assisting with the supervision of students during emergency drills, and assemblies. Maintaining the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer being employed. Being flexible and performing other duties relating to general job function as assigned by the supervisor. Assist the teacher with evaluation of student progress in relations to established educational objectives. 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 the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.  WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.