RailerStars Aide - Newton Unified School District 373 : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Regular Education Classroom Aide Date Posted: 1/27/2025 Location: Sunset Elementary School Date Available: 02/03/2025 Closing Date: Open until Filled SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or a GED certificate. 2. If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher) the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring. 3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the

Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job

Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student

Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated

Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning

Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in

Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional

Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.

Ability to move, lift, pull, or push objects.

Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will. EVALUATION: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Job Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aide X X Explanation:

Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.

Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.

Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.

Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.

Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.

Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.

Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.

Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.

In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.

Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.

Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

* Heavy means not over 50 pounds.