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Equal Opportunity Employer

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, CTE

DEPARTMENT : CTE & Magnet SALARY SCHEDULE : Education Support Professional LOCATION : Assigned Schools WORK YEAR : 9 Months

GRADE 2

STARTING HOURLY RATE : $17.11 - $17.89 (PLACEMENT DEPENDS ON SIMILAR EXPERIENCE HELD AND EDUCATION)

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 28,000 students and 4,000 employees in Arizona’s capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU’s schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.

SUMMARY :

Under the leadership of the teacher or Instructional Leader, the Instructional Assistant, CTE works directly with enrolled CTE students to aid in daily educational learning and teaching. Supports and assists in preparing instructional materials and implementing lesson plans. Monitors students during lessons and provides additional individual or small group instruction as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides the support services required in implementing the instructional plan as prescribed by the CTE teacher or Instructional Leader.
• Monitors students during lessons to ensure they are following teacher's progression through lessons; reviews and grades homework and classwork.
• Researches information for curriculum, implements and prepares lessons under the direction of a teacher.
• Assists teachers with classroom discipline; refocuses students not paying attention during lessons; answers individual questions.
• Helps individual student assignments and studies; provides additional explanations or tutoring for individuals and small groups.
• Assists teachers with preparing materials for lessons; ensures all necessary supplies and equipment are available and used properly by students.
• Participates in test administration. Maintains individual student folders and student records; administers, scores and records results of tests; collects data on student performance and types correspondence reporting student progress or problems.
• Completes and submits daily and weekly CTE classroom documents required by the state.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines :

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND some previous classroom experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License and Certification Requirements :

Possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a classroom.

WHY WORK AT PXU

The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state’s largest employers. Our 4,000 education professionals are committed to providing an

excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.

DIVISION :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

SUPERVISION GIVEN :

Teaching & Learning

Principal or Designee Director, CTE & Magnet

None

Action

Prepared by : Reviewed by :

Effective Date

Revised

PSPC

TC / CEA / Talent

07 / 01 / 2021