Instructional Aide

About the role

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• 48+ earned college credits, associate degree, bachelor’s and/or master’s degree at a U.S. Department of Education–recognized accredited institution of higher learning (preferred)
• OR high school diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty)
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities: None