Instructional Aide

Delaware, Kansas


Employer: Bonner Springs
Industry: Classified Instructional
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Position Information

Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD 204 is now accepting applications for an PreK Instructional Aide for the 2024-25 school year.
  • 8 hours per day on days that school is in session.
  • Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Contact Steven Archer with questions archers@uas204.net.

District Benefits

  • Currently the District pays towards the health insurance premium per month with the insurance the District provides.
  • Participation in the 125 Cafeteria Plan is available.
  • Discounted YMCA Membership with workout rebate

Job Description

USD 204 Position Description Instructional Aide
Purpose Statement
The job of Instructional Aide is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.

Essential Functions
• Assist students with classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administer a variety of instructional activities for supporting instructors in the classroom, under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards, under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations as assigned
• Communicate with teachers to give information about student progress.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the supervision of assigned teacher for reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintain instructional and student records, as assigned by the supervising teacher, for providing accurate, documented progress in student learning.
• Maintain instructional areas, equipment and supplies for ensuring availability of items and providing a safe learning environment.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students to supervising teacher.
• Respond to emergency situations for resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Hold student data and information confidential and follow all parameters for confidentiality of student data and information.
• Assist students, according to their needs, physical and/ or personal care.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.

Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school or classroom.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include concepts of grammar and punctuation; basic
math; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under a supervising teacher using standardized practices and/or methods. The utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 15% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Reports to: Building Principal
Experience Job related experience is preferred
Education High school diploma at all levels
At Elementary level Successful completion of 48 college hours or passing a state approved assessment after 90 days of employment is required. Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; Kansas Certification of Health

FLSA Status
Non Exempt
FTE: 1.0
HOURS/DAY: 7.5-8
DAYS PER YEAR As defined by the Aide Duty Days Calendar for each school year.

Anti Discrimination Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Any person having inquiries concerning USD 204's compliance with the regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is directed to contact the Director of Human Resources/Data and Accountability Leticia A. Porter, Ph.D. 913-422-5600 2200 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 humanresources@usd204.net

Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 318
Country: United States
State: Kansas
City: Delaware