Instructional Assistant - General Education, Kindergarten - 5th Grade - Track 5A

About the role

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.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends). Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

For Title I schools: Must meet ESSA requirements 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: Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification may be required (determined by Principal; training provided through WCPSS). CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods
• Working knowledge of core subjects at the assigned grade level
• Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles
• Ability to protect confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to constantly supervise the safety and well-being of students
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program; assists teachers in instructional activities and in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment
• Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials are readily available according to lesson plan needs
• Demonstrates professional and technical skills necessary to function effectively in the classroom and support the school program
• Works with individual students and/or specific groups of students in various classrooms or areas of the school as needed
• Participates in district staff development and continued professional growth in the area of assignment
• Maintains a positive disposition, exercises good judgment, 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); training and recertification provided through WCPSS if needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical requirements

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, external funding agency staff, and the community. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. School may contact the Physical Therapist for assistance with proper lifting techniques if needed.