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Clearwater USD 264 www.usd264.org

Clearwater is a unique Kansas community with a rich heritage of school pride and support. We welcome new residents to be a part of our district's 1,000+ students. Housing options include acreage on country land and new and established city neighborhoods. We are proud of our safe and walkable community.

Located as a 15-minute commute to the Wichita area, we offer the advantages of everything a metropolitan area offers, while being fully-supported with local recreation, medical, and shopping opportunities. 

The Clearwater school district boasts newly-renovated, secure and technologically-advanced facilities; competitive sports and activities; award-winning teachers; and really great students. 

Come be a part of the #264Family.

Classroom Aide

Job Description

Purpose:     The Classroom Aide assists the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Classroom Aide works closely with the staff and administration of the District.

Responsible to:    Principal

Payment rate:    According to Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Contract:     171 Days

Qualifications:

1.    High school diploma or equivalent.

2.    Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).

3.    Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

4.    Knowledge of the operation of various office machines and computers.

5.    Elementary: Highly-Qualified Employee (per Title I requirements)

Essential Functions:

1.    Ability to assist in developing the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

2.    Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.

3.    Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.

4.    Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.

5.    Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.

6.    Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as required.

7.    Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1.    Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

2.    Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

3.    Required prolonged sitting or standing.

General Responsibilities:

1.    Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students.

2.    Ability to assist with individual or small group instruction.

3.    Ability to monitor student progress.

4.    Ability to grade papers and assist with record keeping.

5.    Ability to attend staff meetings and general staff meetings.

6.    Ability to assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.

7. Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.

8.    Ability to implement and follow all school district policies during all activities.including building-wide expectations

9.    Ability to keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

10.    Ability to keep student information and records confidential.

11.    Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.

12.    Ability to implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

13.    Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Instructor, Principal, or 
    other Administrative Staff.

14.    Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

15.    Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work  designed  by the teacher.

16.    Ability to  utilize classroom technology.

17.    Ability to assist teachers with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.

18.    Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.

19.    Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.

20.    Ability to supervise students during lunchtime, snack, and breakfast time.and/or recess

21.    Ability to encourage and reinforce responsible behavior.

Term of Employment:    At will.

Evaluation:    Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

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