Instructional Assistant

Reports to Principal • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • FTE: 0.875 • Work Calendar: 195 days

About the Role

To assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing the activities/work assignments for individual students, e.g., individuals and small groups.
• Follow a lesson plan, chart or guide created by teacher(s) and/or instructional assistant.
• Move about classroom to help students and provide support.
• Assist the teacher in evaluating the progress of students.
• Assist teacher in maintaining positive behavior and control to ensure student safety.
• Maintain adequate and legible records concerning students whom they support.
• Respond to new ideas, methods and suggestions from teachers and aides.
• Consult frequently with the teacher about the needs, suggestions, questions, problems and progress of students.
• Demonstrate professional and flexible attitude/rapport with other staff members.
• Demonstrate appropriate interaction with the students in the learning environment.
• Assist the teacher(s) with preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintain all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees and community members.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Remain current in existing and emerging technology and software.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• AA degree OR 60 college credit hours OR successful completion of Dysart approved exam.
• Experience in K-12 public education preferred.
• Obtain and maintain a Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Knowledge

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Basic mathematical, reading and writing concepts.
• Filing and record-keeping principles.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skills

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Performing basic math calculations.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Demands

• Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.