Instructional Assistant - General Education-3

About the Role

Provides support services for teachers and administrators. Performs routine clerical and/or instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Tasks are outlined in oral and written instructions; the employee has some control over work assignments. Contacts are made within and outside the school and may require handling sensitive information or dealing tactfully with parents, teachers, and staff. Some judgment is required. Each position will have a specific set of work assignments particular to meeting the needs of the students or department being served.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with classroom duties, including providing small group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with academic subjects; one-to-one, small group, or whole class support.
• Prepares and reproduces classroom materials; assists with bulletin boards and displays.
• Assists students on and off the school bus; supervises students at lunch and may assist with supervision in the library, computer lab, classroom, and playground.
• Assists in classrooms and office as assigned and as needed.
• Provides clerical assistance – including typing, filing, maintaining records, attendance, ordering supplies and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operation

• Copy machines
• Fax machines
• Computer
• Workroom equipment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, printed materials, and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public school setting. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Skills & Qualifications

• Some knowledge of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques, and clerical procedures.
• Some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.

Preferred: Working knowledge of Title I programs, standards, and requirements.

Assignment placement may require additional training such as current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If required, the individual must meet and renew certifications/training as mandated.

Requirements

• High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
  • State Police Criminal History Investigation
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
  • Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Pay

$19,557.80 - $35,663.94

Schedule

• Hours Per Day: 6
• Days Per Year: 183

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.