POSITION TITLE: Educational Aide (HS)                                 REPORTS TO: High School Principal DEPARTMENT: High School                                                    CATEGORY: Classified

CONTRACT TERM: Ten Months (10)                                      CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Educational Aide who is innovative, enthusiastic and looking for the opportunity to prepare students for a successful future. Hopi Junior Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Provides instructional assistance to students, which are designed to increase the basic and advanced skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
2. Conducts small groups or individualized instruction settings to assist the classroom teacher and perform miscellaneous classroom duties as necessary.
3. Participates in ongoing training in effective methods for increasing student proficiency in Reading Readiness, Writing Readiness and Mathematics Readiness skills.
4. Assists the classroom teacher in the development of policies, procedures, materials and curriculum strategies which complement the core academic subjects
5. Provides opportunities for parents, students, traditional life way practitioners and other community members to provide advisement and assistance to the development and implementation of the Hopi Junior/ Senior High School Instructional Program.
6. Collaborates with the classroom teacher to conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate student Reading, Writing and Mathematics proficiency.
7. Maintains necessary class records, such as attendance reports, progress charts and other data, as required. Based on answer key, corrects a wide variety of tests, worksheets and homework assignments.
8. Provides assistance in a computer laboratory; conducts parental involvement activities; provides support in a library or media center and acts as a translator.
9. Conduct duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Hopi Junior/ Senior High School Governing Board Policies and Procedures.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge of best practices in classroom management.
2. Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques and skills in monitoring and correcting student behavior.
3. Knowledge of relevant Hopi Junior/Senior Governing Board Policies and district rules of conduct and ethics.
4. Knowledge of relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office/Internet)
5. Professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.
6. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
7. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
8. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
9. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, possess the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from High School, GED and completed at least 2 years (requiring a total of 60 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education; in accordance with P.L. 107-110.
   • Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education;
   • Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
   • Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment —
     • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or
     • Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

2. Knowledge of relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office/Internet)
3. Demonstrate skills and competency in English language proficiency required

PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:

1. Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
2. Valid State Driver Licenses.
3. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
4. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.  The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and mobile carts. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.