Long-Term Substitute, PreK Instructional Assistant

About the role

An Instructional Assistant works with individuals or small groups of pupils and performs instructional or clerical work as assigned. The role follows the 190-day calendar and operates on a daily schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This position is non-exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor and Standards Act.

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 to allow 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.
• May be requested to provide class coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Clear communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary, and mathematics.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to substitute for teachers in emergency situations.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$17.13 per hour

Schedule

190-day calendar, daily work hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM