Instructional Assistant - General Education - 1st Grade, Track 4

Position Purpose

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and helps ensure 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; 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 personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly supervise the safety and well‑being of students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using a variety of techniques and tools.
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• If assigned to a Title I school: meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 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.

Certification and License Requirements

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

• CPR and First Aid certification.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position may involve direct contact with school staff, external agency staff, and community members. Physical demands include occasional exertion of up to 50 lb, frequent exertion of up to 25 lb, and constant exertion of up to 10 lb to move objects. The school can contact the school’s Physical Therapist for assistance with proper lifting techniques if needed.

Effective Date

March 2025