Instructional Assistant - 4K

Department: Instructional Services · Reports to: Principal · FLSA: Non‑Exempt

About the role

Under general supervision of a certified teacher, instruct students in academic and social skills so that individual student needs, interests, and abilities are met. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assists teacher with all classroom activities; assists with lunch and safety drills.
• Works one‑on‑one and in small groups with students as instructed by the certified teacher.
• Assists with benchmark assessments; leads intervention groups or assists with classroom intervention groups in the kindergarten setting.
• Assists teacher in supervising students inside and outside of the school building.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Provides toileting assistance for students as needed.
• Assists with clerical duties such as recording student attendance, collecting lunch money, collecting and recording various fees, and organizing and filing instructional materials.
• Ensures instructional areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assumes the role of teacher in all aspects when necessary.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Supervises students in both instructional and non‑instructional settings.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate’s degree (or higher); or a passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment (available at ETS.org).
• Current government‑issued identification.

Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district pertinent to the position.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co‑workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
• Personal computer experience required; strong knowledge of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self‑monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Computer literacy required.

Schedule

7 hours per day, 185 days per year (full‑time during the school year). Conditions adjusted for part‑time employees or those hired for less than a full school year.

Pay

Support Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 7.

Physical demands

Occasional lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds; occasional pushing/pulling of furniture or boxes. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision. Occasional irregular or extended hours. Frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work environment

Duties performed in an office/classroom setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Occasional travel required; no overnight travel. Noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on the activity and time of day. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.