Instructional Assistant - Multi-Grade

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 with planning and organizing lessons.
• Evaluates instructional activities and develops classroom procedures.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available.
• Assists with vision and hearing screenings.
• Maintains a positive disposition and exercises good judgment.
• Participates in the district staff development program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Title I schools: Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education, or two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (if needed).
• 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 effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Google Apps.
• Successful instructional delivery methods.
• Core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made.
• Recognizing and supporting students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles.
• Protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable information.
• Collaborating with others.
• Motivating students.
• Communicating clearly and concisely.
• Implementing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, occasional evenings and weekends. Workweek does not exceed 40 hours per week, and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.