Instructional Support Specialist

Instructional Support Essential Functions

• Working with identified students as determined by administrator.
• Executing lessons already planned by the classroom teacher.
• Reporting to the classroom teacher any concerns that may arise (academic or behavior) that are noticed.
• Preparing for the day in case of absence (sub plans).
• Providing supplemental activities to use with groups as time provides.
• Being a role model for the students and teaching leadership attributes.

Competencies

• Process Improvement
• Analysis of information
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Ability to multi-task

Work Environment

• This job operates in a school environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This role routinely uses standard school food service equipment.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 60 college credits/Associate degree and/or the required credentials under NCLB.
• Valid substitute permit.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.