Job Description:

EDUCATION ASSISTANT - READING SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Hiring Pay Range: $16.26 - $17.26 per hour, DOE

Range 22

FTE: .875, 35 hours per week
Schedule: M-F, 8:00AM - 3:30PM (includes 30 min, unpaid meal break)
188 paid workdays per school year/ 10 months

Non- Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Location: Manzanita Elementary School

Target Start Date: ASAP

Definition:
Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists.  Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students.  Assignment may be with students of any grade level.

Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

Tasks:
This position requires one-on-one interactions with elementary (K-5) students using our 6-Minute Solution Intervention Model.
May monitor students on school grounds, at lunch, at break, during passing periods and at traffic duty, emphasizing appropriate behavior.  
Provide clerical support to teachers or subject specialists, such as copying and collating instructional materials, and creating letters, forms and supply orders.
Assist with and deliver student counseling and discipline in an urgent situation in the absence of a teacher. 
May assist in providing clerical support to the school office.
Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process. 
Prepare and care for the classroom and school ground as needed.  Attend regular staff meetings.  

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding student discipline.
Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
Skill in operating a variety of standard office equipment such as phones, copiers, calculators, paper cutters, overhead projector and scanners.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents.

Minimum Required Qualifications: 
High School diploma or GED.
Must be willing to work the hours posted above due to other, outside duties that need to be covered.
Must be well organized and able to create and execute intricate scheduling. 
Must be flexible and have strong problem solving skills.
Must be patient and compassionate.
Background in reading instruction is a plus.

Special Requirements: 
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety. 
CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are required within one (1) year of hire.

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website at www.cfsd16.org and go to the Human Resources tab.  From the drop down menu, select "Employment Opportunities," then click on "Classified Job Openings."

**APPLICATION IS REQUIRED ON CFSD WEBSITE**

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy: In CFSD, we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.