POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 David Douglas Middle School Summer School (multiple sites)
DATE: MAY 21, 2021
TO: ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL
FROM: CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
RE: JOB OPENING – Middle School Summer School (multiple sites)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Program Dates: Monday -Thursdays, July 12th through August 5th, 2021. No school on Fridays
Required Planning: July 7th and 8th - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (Staff Meeting/Planning)
Closing Tasks: August 2nd-5th – Up to 4 additional hours for closing duties
Schedule: 5-5.5 hours per day pending programming Mondays-Thursdays. Not to exceed 2:00 p.m.
Pay: Internal Candidates paid at their hourly rate of pay or Class 8 starting at $15.63
Starting Date: July 7th, 2021
POSITION PURPOSE
To support staff and students in a variety of educational capacities during DDSD Middle School Summer School Program
NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the teacher in the instruction and support of students at varying grade levels
- Instruct students in groups or individually
- Assist the teacher in monitoring the progress of students
- Provide input to the teacher on planning lessons and evaluating results
- Perform other tasks to assist the teacher, such as preparing teaching materials
- Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom
- Supervise students during lunch
- Facilitate after lunch outdoor program
- Applicants must be able to commit to the summer school schedule
- If you have bilingual skills, duties may include providing oral and/or written interpretation and translation for students and their families.
- Perform other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have had 2 years of college or hold an Associate Degree or successfully complete the district paraprofessional assessmentPrior experience in working with students
- Basic understanding of subjects and conditions in which the Instructional Assistant is to provide assistance
- Knowledge of classroom practices and procedures and school operations and personnel
- Ability to project a pleasant manner and relate well to students and their requests for assistance
- Flexibility and patience in supervising and instructing students with a variety of skill levels
- Ability to plan and organize materials for use in instruction
- Ability to work with others and to communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior, which includes positive attendance record, and
- confidentiality of information about students and staff
- Bilingual preferred (The district’s top languages are Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Somali)
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate degree of physical stamina, with frequent lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50
pounds required in the physical assistance of students with special needs. Ability to move freely to various locations
within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/playground). Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and
bending. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.
Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.
Classified Instructions:
DDSD staff with the skills and attributes described above and who wish to apply for this position will need to
fill out an application form. Click here to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke O’Neill (brooke_oneill@ddsd40.org).
External Applicant Instructions:
If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application. Please see link above.
Apply at: https://daviddouglas.schoolrecruiter.net
David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check
Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted. The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.
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