Instructional Assistant - 1st Grade

About the role

Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in classroom activities as well as general administrative support tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students. Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. Plans and collaborates with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and assists teachers in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students. Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan. Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and to support the school program. Works with an individual student and/or specific groups of students in a different classroom and/or area of the school, as needed. Participates in the district staff development program and continued professional growth in the area of assignment. Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgement, and remains calm when dealing with students at all times. May perform vision and hearing screenings; enters results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi, student’s electronic records system.) Initial training and recertification will be provided through WCPSS, if needed. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED. For Title I schools, must meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L.114-95, AND have one of the following: six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education, OR two years of work experience in a childhood setting.

Qualifications

Dependent upon the need of the school and the student population, hold and maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (Principal will determine if the position requires; CPI training will be provided through WCPSS). Preferred qualifications include CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made
• Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of