Mariachi Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nogales Unified School District #1

MARIACHI ASSISTANT

Purpose Statement

The job of MARIACHI ASSISTANT was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

This job reports to PRINCIPAL

Essential Functions

• Administers tests homework assignments make-up work etc. under the direct supervision of the certified teacher for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

• Assists other personnel (Teachers Counselors Substitute Teachers Nurses) as may be required (e.g. files student paperwork review information with parents during teacher/parent conferences parent translation book inventory student database program) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Assists students with lesson assignments under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

• Guides students in independent study under the direction supervision of certified teacher (e.g. enrichment work remedial work etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.

• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.

• Monitors individual students classroom within NCLB guidelines for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

• Provides support services for students under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of providing instructional support.

  Other Functions

• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling copying etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.

  Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

  SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical 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: verbal and written communication skills.

  KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful English proficiency Associate Degree preferred.

  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 specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team.

  Responsibility

  Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

  Working Environment

  The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

  Experience Job related experience is desired.

  Education Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.

  Equivalency None Specified

  Required Testing Meet requirements for ParaProfessional; Associates degree/60 credit hours/Parapro test.

  Certificates & Licenses None Required

  Continuing Educ. / Training None specified

  Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Clean Motor

  Vehicle Record

  FLSA Status Revised Date Salary Grade

  Non Exempt 7/11/2014Classified - Level 1 or Level 3 with a degree