Project Assistant

Reports To Principal

Salary

Support Non-Exempt Salary Schedule, Level 10 (starting at $48,276)

Non-Exempt

Work Year: 12 month

Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. Candidates must be comfortable working in a team committed to better meeting the needs of our student population. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience working with students and families whose first language is not English (ESL)

Experience working with elementary school aged children.?

Possess strong word processing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher.?

Strong organizational, communication both oral and written, and interpersonal skills required.?

Ability to exercise independent judgment in analyzing and resolving problems quickly.?

Ability to work in a production team.?

Ability to be flexible and to respond in a timely manner to the needs of district wide personnel is required.

Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.

Ability to cultivate relationships with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Residency Requirements City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions

1.?Assist in the implementation of school-wide systems to support ESL learners at the school.

?2. Supports ESL students with RTI intervention programs

3. Provide small group instructional support to ESL Newcomer students?

3.? Support ESL students with SEL programs at the school?

4. Support students by administering/proctoring WIDA assessments.

5.? Attends staff meetings and training sessions as assigned by the Principal.?

6. Support management of the daily operations of the school.

7. Anticipate and meet the needs of the students and parents.

8. Monitor students at key times (entry, hallway, lunch, dismissal)

9. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

10. Document various procedures within the department and recommend improvements.

11. Provide regular updates to supervisor regarding progress towards goals and challenges to meeting goals.

12. Participate in departmental, team, and individual planning and goal setting.

13. Communicate effectively and confidentially at all levels, over the phone, face-to-face, and electronically.

14. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the Department?s goals and objectives and the District’s mission and Superintendent’s Priority Goals.?

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