Literacy Aide

JobID: 10203

Position Type:

Support Professional Employees/Aide

Date Posted:

11/18/2025

Location:

Settlement Canyon Elementary School

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

25/26 School Year

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Position Purpose

This position operates under the direct supervision of the instructional coach, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives in literacy development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, and other skills.

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

. Assist with supervision on the playgound or in the lunchroom

• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.??

• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associate's degree or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Success completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Contract:

• 20-24 hours per week-Time card.

Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule: E additional levels given for previous experience and AAS or BA degree)

Not Benefit eligible