Classroom Assistant Vocational

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant Vocational supports teachers in providing instruction and directing student activities to maintain a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom. Under regular supervision, the role provides specialized instructional support to career and technical education (CTE) teachers and assists student groups across curriculum clusters. It combines the full range of instructional assistant duties with vocationally specific experience and training to support student learning. The assistant reinforces skills taught by the teacher, helps students with exercises and class materials, and supports individuals and small groups. Duties may include administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, monitoring student behavior, escorting students, and supervising them in classrooms and elsewhere on school grounds. Depending on the assignment, the assistant may provide basic computer instruction, manage a computer lab, support Braille instruction, translate for parents and students, and assist with student health needs. The position also involves preparing classroom materials and displays, maintaining student records, operating and caring for audio-visual and office equipment, and keeping the classroom and work area clean and orderly. The employee is expected to communicate and cooperate with teachers, students, families, supervisors, school administrators, coworkers, and other District personnel.

Requirements

A minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of two years of consistent training and experience working with children in an education-oriented institution.
Ability to establish positive relationships and work effectively with adults and children.
Ability to supervise, guide, and support students and reinforce teacher-taught skills.
Ability to read and interpret lesson plans, instructions, student records, policies, and other job-related materials.
Ability to communicate effectively, follow and give verbal and written instructions, and prepare basic correspondence and reports.
Ability to use computers and office equipment relevant to the assignment.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, exercise sound judgment, and complete duties with limited direct supervision.
Ability to respond calmly and quickly in emergency situations and adapt to stress or tight deadlines.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in conflict resolution and behavior modification may be required, depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

Assist students with exercises and preparation of materials for class activities, working with individuals and small groups as needed.
Reinforce knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher and follow teacher-provided lesson plans.
Provide instructional support to CTE teachers and assist student groups in vocational curriculum clusters.
Administer and grade tests, record grades, and substitute as needed.
Monitor student behavior and supervise students during transitions, bus loading and unloading, in hallways, on field trips, during lunch, and on school grounds.
Escort students to other areas of the school and assist with basic health needs when appropriate to the assignment.
Provide computer instruction or assistance and, when assigned, manage a computer lab, including student enrollment, recordkeeping, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, student supervision, and facility upkeep.
May assist with teaching, correcting, and transcribing Braille.
Serve as a liaison between the school and parents and translate for parents and students.
Create classroom or department bulletin board displays and prepare transparencies, charts, graphs, handouts, and duplicated materials.
Maintain student records and files, including computer data entry.
Operate and care for audio-visual equipment and assist with cleaning and storing materials after activities.
Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom and workplace.
Communicate and interact with supervisors, teachers, students, parents, coworkers, school administrators, and other District personnel.