Instructional Assistant

Essential Job Duties

• Develop a good professional relationship with all students to help them with school concerns, adjustment problems, and make effective and realistic goals.
• Assists with all classroom duties, activities, etc. as well as the responsibility of implementing the lesson plan as prepared and directed by the teacher.
• Gives teachers organizational support in organizing supplies in the classroom.
• Supervises students on arrival and departure.
• Supervises students during break times.
• Help students clean up after activities.
• Collects completed student class assignments.
• Prepares and arranges classrooms for the teacher.
• Gives teacher behavior management support such as observing and charting student behavior.
• Provides positive reinforcement and support to teachers.
• Supervises students and manages conflicts between students.
• Provides close supervision for students with behavior problems.
• Circulates in the classroom to provide support where needed.
• Ensures class and school rules are followed.
• Provides teachers or office managers with clerical support for operating copiers, fax and other office machines.
• Sorts and files student papers, office documents, etc.
• Corrects assigned student lessons and homework.
• Communicates with social workers and childcare staff regarding students as directed.
• Assists teachers on fieldtrips as directed.
• Attends trainings and workshops in order to enhance abilities and as required for certification.
• Accepts consequences for actions. Prompt in meeting deadlines and following through on student educational and behavioral plans as directed by the teacher.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with supervisors and fellow educators to accomplish desired results by using tact, cooperation, teamwork, and communication skills; keeps appropriate people informed; compliant and supportive of established policies and procedures; understanding and supportive of HopeTree’s mission.
• Affirmative Action Statement: Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

• This position requires a high school diploma and teaching or experience as a teaching assistant with special education and/or “at risk” populations.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A repertoire of effective student motivational and discipline techniques, skills, etc. for middle and secondary students is necessary.