Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten (part-time)

Current IAs may request a transfer through July 15, 2025. Proof of education is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing instructional activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials, media, and technology to enhance student learning.
• Monitors students in the classroom to ensure completion of assigned work and adherence to classroom instruction.
• Provides assistance to students as needed; supervises individualized and small group activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Works with students on specific skill areas; assists the teacher in directing group and individualized activities.
• Assists in assessing and evaluating student achievement; modifies and tailors instructional activities to reach achievement goals for individual students and targeted groups.
• Administers assessment tools to assess student abilities related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting.
• Assists with student monitoring and control activities in the classroom, school grounds, and off-site activities.
• Supervises the loading and unloading of buses; supervises lunch periods, recess, and other recreational activities.
• Escorts students to assemblies, resource services, and other classes.
• May communicate with parents in both written and oral formats to inform them of student progress and activities.
• Communicates with students, parents, and professionals to share information and support involvement in student education.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of bulletin boards, displays, classroom decorations, and other instructional aids.
• Performs clerical work related to instructional activities such as grading assignments, monitoring attendance, keeping lunch counts, collecting fees, and maintaining files of student work.
• Assists with the sorting, filing, and duplicating of instructional materials.
• Assists with the set up of audio-visual and computer equipment; prepares and laminates teaching aids.
• Checks out, collects, and returns teaching aids, films, records, tapes, and kits; organizes and replenishes supplies in the classroom.
• Prepares and puts away equipment and supplies such as recreational and vocational materials.
• Monitors the classroom to ensure a comfortable learning environment with regard to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, and proper seating.
• May assist in light maintenance and cleaning of toileting and eating areas as needed.
• Participates in staff development activities and attends staff meetings as required by the school administrator.
• May sporadically serve as a substitute teacher to provide continuity of instruction when a teacher is unavailable.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Requires an associate's degree or achievement of a qualifying score on the HCS IA Assessment test.
• Experience or education related to working with students in an instructional setting preferred.
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing, and mathematics subject matter.
• Some knowledge of basic instructional strategies preferred.
• Some knowledge of basic child learning and development principles preferred.
• Ability to apply basic instructional concepts and subject matter in a classroom environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and others.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instructions to assist in implementing instructional activities.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and diverse levels of educational achievement and ability.
• Ability to utilize modern computer technology to assist with student instruction and learning.

Pay

2024-2025 Hiring Range: $17.75 - $20.01 per hour

Schedule

• Employment Period: 10 months
• Employment Status: Part-time (up to 25 hours/week)