Instructional Assistant

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: SUMMARY:The Instructional Assistant assists the teachers in a variety ofways toimplement the instructional program, including working directly withchildren in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Additional duties may beassigned.- Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriateto the positionand assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.- Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.- Conducts learning games with students according to established procedures.- Supervision and instruction of children; copying, cutting, coloring, etc., to construct materials and bulletin boards.- Maintains regular attendance and complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.- Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.- Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.- Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.- Serves snacks and lunches as necessary.- Attends workshops as directed.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises children in the classroom.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:To performthis job successfully, an individual must beable toperformeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed beloware representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswithdisabilities to perform the essential functionsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:- Associates Degree or equivalent of two (2) years college education (60 Semester Hours)orpassing test results from the ParaProor WorkKeysassessment is required.- Prefer prior experience working with children.- High School diploma or GED required.This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint ClearanceCard.LANGUAGE SKILLS:- Ability to write reports business correspondence, etc.- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, other maintenance staff, and business contacts from outside of the District.- Possesses and successfully uses the following skills:- Must pass proficiency test in Math, Reading and Grammar with score of 75% or better.- Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.- Must have patience working with children.- Ability to learn new skills, flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.- Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given.- Ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members.- Is self-directed, and works without direct supervision.REASONING ABILITY:- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule from.OTHER SKILLS AND AB LITIES:Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.Ability to perform duties with awareness

Created: 2025-11-01