Instructional Assistant - 5K French Immersion
Position Title
Instructional Assistant, 5K Kindergarten
Department
Instructional Services
Reports To
Principal
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Preferred Qualification
Fluency in French
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education
- An associate's degree (or higher)
- A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment
Other Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies
- Must be able to access reliable transportation
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of 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 the need for direct supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information
- Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner 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 both in oral and written communication
- Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory
- Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines
- Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group
- Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines
- Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee
- Computer literacy required
Physical Demands
- Sitting, standing, walking, talking, listening and/or reaching with hands and arms
- Close vision, distance vision
- Occasionally lift/move items up to twenty-five pounds
- Push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials
Work Environment
- Office setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions
- Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required
- The noise level in the work environment varies depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day
Evaluation
Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
Disclaimer Statement
The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.