Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten

About the role

The Instructional Assistant-Pre-K (General Education, Special Education, or Title I) supports classroom teachers in various educational settings, including General Education, Special Education, and Title I schools. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, planning, and organizing, and collaborating with teachers to devise special strategies related to childcare licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Aids teachers in planning and organizing instructional activities.
• Evaluates instructional activities and prepares necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to lesson plans.
• Supports teachers in implementing special education strategies and behavior intervention plans.
• Assists with the coordination of instructional programs for special education students.
• Coordinates and assists students with special health care needs, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and behavioral support.
• Maintains confidentiality and compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or a related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional delivery methods.
• 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 establish effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
• Positive disposition, calmness, and ability to handle students in a positive manner.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Google Apps proficiency.
• Successful instructional delivery methods.
• 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.
• Confidentiality and data protection practices.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Communication and motivational skills.
• Behavioral intervention and CPI skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Noncertified Grade 20 or 21 (Dependent upon assignment(s)).

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends).