Instructional Assistant, Pre-K

About the role

An Instructional Assistant works with individuals or small groups of pupils and performs instructional or clerical work as assigned. The role reports directly to the Classroom Teacher/Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a classroom teacher or building administrator.
• Checks papers and monitors student progress.
• Operates various office machines (may do some typing).
• Prepares and arranges materials for the day's instruction.
• Aids in supervising recreational, outdoor, and free-time activities, as well as field trips.
• Assists in classroom duties such as reading, collecting money, taking attendance, correcting assignments, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintains small or large groups of pupils so as to free the teacher to perform other duties.
• Utilizes various computer programs to assist students, individually or in small instructional groups.
• Performs classroom duties such as reading, collecting money, taking attendance, correcting assignments, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.
• Substitutes for teachers in emergency situations.
• Prioritizes work assignments appropriately.
• Completes appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments as time permits.
• Demonstrates support for the organization and its goals; accepts constructive criticism.
• Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• (Note: minimum of 48 college credits, AA degree or passing of the ParaPro Assessment Test will be required for Title One Schools).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Willingness to participate in training programs or professional development designed by the principal or central office staff as it pertains to the job function.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize work assignments appropriately.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Benefits

For more information about employee benefits please go to: https://www.fcps.org/staff/benefits

Pay

Grade S05: $20.42 per hour starting

Schedule

10-month position (190 days / year), 7 hours per day