Instructional Assistant - Montessori Early Childhood
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college
- Or 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited college
- Or GED/high school diploma with a passing score on the ParaPro test prior to employment
- Initiative and knowledge/understanding of children
- Ability and willingness to work well with others
- Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy
- Ability to accept individual differences among children
Job Goal
Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students in the assigned classroom to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher
- Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher
- Participate in staff development training workshops to learn and update skills related to the position
- Perform other classroom duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Physical Requirements
Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have the ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Principal
Terms of Employment
185 days based on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 7 or Grade 8 (Associate’s Degree or higher) – prorated based on start date.
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy.