Reg./Spec Ed. Para Pro/Instructional Assistant - Wilson Elementary

Reg/Spec Ed. Para-Pro/Instructional Assistant - $16.00 per hour.  Traditional school year position.  Must have two (2) year degree or higher or 60 college credit hours or a passing score on the specialized test (Para-pro, WorkKeys, ect). Computer knowledge preferred but not required. Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently. Ability to assist teacher in oral assessment of home language level. Directs individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Coordinates with the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interest, and abilities. Supervises independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Evaluates notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makeup work, as assigned by the teacher. Directs large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and other language enrichment activities. Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. As the Reg/Spec Ed Instructional Assistant, you help ensure students have access to high quality education they need to learn in a safe and healthy environment by providing direction to the overall fiscal affairs of the district. You will also have the opportunity to provide and grow in a leadership role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students. • Directs individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

• Coordinates with the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interest, and abilities.

• Supervises independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.

• Evaluates notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makeup work, as assigned by the teacher.

• Directs large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and other language enrichment activities.

• Provides information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

• Orients the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

• Maintains cooperative relations with others.

• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Computer knowledge preferred but not required.

• Ability to assist teacher in oral assessment of Home Language level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) year degree or actively pursuing post- secondary education

• Preferred ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Basic activities pertaining to the daily functions of the appropriate school. Skilled in:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• Written and verbal communication Ability to:

• Work as a team and prioritize from a variety of tasks

• Adapt to daily changes

• Promote a harmonious working environment

Core Competencies:

Accountability                  Teamwork                 Attention to Detail                Flexibility

Wilson School District has a variety of benefits that you can take advantage of.  Some of these benefits include:  Free employee low plan health and dental with a prescription drug plan, voluntary vision insurance, free life insurance and accidental and death policy for $50,000, additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost, 403B and 457C Tax Shelter annuities plan, voluntary short term disability, FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care, enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System. 

At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped by a sense of purpose. We are dedicated to the total personal development of each student in our district. We believe that the ultimate goal in education should be to prepare a stable, yet adaptive student for a world of rapid change. Our instruction will maintain flexibility in adapting to this ever-changing society. Working together with parents and community, we will strive to develop each student’s intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, aesthetic, creative, and social growth so that the student may become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society while leading a personally rewarding life.

Every member of our Wilson family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus—is shaping the lives of our students every day. It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established as the seventh school district organized in Maricopa County in 1879 and named for Mr. W. J. Wilson, a school board member. The district name was changed in the mid-1930’s to Hawkins School. From Wilson to Hawkins to Ward to Skiff, the District was bought by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and relocated to its current location in the early 1980’s and named Wilson Primary and Wilson Elementary, opening on Martin Luther King Day in 1985. The district boundaries cover an area from Roosevelt Street to the north; the Salt River to the south; 40th Street to the east; and, 16th Street to the west.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US: • Our two-school community offers a close-knit feel. • We offer job-embedded professional development as well as a variety of career pathways. • We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners. There’s always something to do or see in the Phoenix area. Whether you enjoy watching sports, touring a museum, or hiking and playing outdoors, you’ll find plenty of enjoyable activities to keep you busy.

NOTICES The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. WSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Alex Dumas, Human Resources Director, at (602) 681-2204 at least 3 days in advance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

Health Benefits

Wilson School District has a variety of benefits that you can take advantage of.  Some of these benefits include:  A no cost (employee only) District paid Alliance Value health plan, Delta Dental plan, a prescription drug plan, voluntary vision insurance, no cost employee life insurance and accidental and death policy for $50,000, additional voluntary life insurance policy at a reduced cost, 403B and 457C Tax Shelter annuities plan, voluntary short term disability, FLEX spending account for medical expenses and/or dependent care, enrollment into the Arizona State Retirement System.