Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buena Vista School District R 31

Openings as of 3/31/2025

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (full and part-time)

JobID: 677

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  1/22/2025


Location:
  Avery Parsons Early School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


  The Grove Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Full and Part-Time Positions)

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
Schedule: Full and part time positions available, Monday - Friday based on academic calendar
Starting base pay $18.00/hour (placement on pay scale is dependent upon experience)

Position Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development
 
Essential Functions:
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, 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.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on walking field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses 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.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES 
• Recess duties as assigned 
• 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 add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• 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.
 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.



Attachment(s):
• 2025 BVSD Benefits Guide.pdf
• Classified Pay Scale 24-25



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