START STRONG CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL START STRONG CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED!

FLEXIBLE HOURS IN THE MORNING AND THE AFTERNOON!

JOB TITLE START STRONG CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO PRINCIPAL AND/OR DIRECTOR

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE HOURLY (LEVEL 1)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS HOURLY AS NEEDED

EXEMPT STATUS NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE 7320

POSITION CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED 4/18/2023

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by
Kentucky law.
One year experience in working with children in an organized setting is preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Start Strong Classroom Leader in providing instruction to individual or small groups; including with exceptional children or equivalent programs such as preschool. Monitor and report student progress.

REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING

Medicaid, First Aid/CPR, Medication/Feeding/Changing, Internet Modules

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.
Evaluated based on the ecacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher, maintain records of student progress.
Participates as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher, administers and scores a variety test according to established guidelines: assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.

Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas; displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Basic subjects taught in the District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques. Print and write legibly.
Learn child guidance principles and practices.
Communicate and maintain eective relationships with students, parents, sta and the Public including members of ethnic communities.
Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Communicate eectively both verbally and in writing.
Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
Work cooperatively with others.
Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate instructional and oce equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

Communicate eectively using speech, vision and hearing.
Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching; ability to lift, push or pull weight up to 50 pounds.
Indoor and outdoor settings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.32 - $20.99 per hour

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Work Location: In person