Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten - Interim

About the role

The Instructional Assistant (IA) supports classroom teachers in various activities and creates a safe, healthy, and encouraging environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Aids teachers in planning and organizing lessons
• Evaluates instructional activities and prepares necessary materials
• Assists with vision and hearing screenings
• Maintains a positive disposition and responds calmly to students
• Collaborates with teachers to devise strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in a childhood setting (6 documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education or 2 years of work experience)
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (if required by the school)
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps
• Working knowledge of 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
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Ability to motivate students and communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Apps proficiency
• Successful instructional delivery methods
• Understanding of individual students' needs
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication skills
• Behavioral and academic interventions

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay grade is Noncertified Grade 20.

Schedule

The work week schedule is Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends. The Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week, and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.