Classroom Instructional Assistant- Study Hall

Sioux City Community School DistrictSioux City, IA
53d

About The Position

The Classroom Instructional Assistant provides assistance and motivation to students. Works closely with students throughout the school day to help the students learn and succeed in all classroom settings.

Requirements

  • Under the Every Student Succeeds Act prior to starting, you must have one of the following:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Associate degree or higher; or
  • Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners(Paraeducator Certification); or
  • Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys (NCRC Assessment).
  • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
  • May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s).
  • The individual must have effective listening skills.
  • Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data.
  • Ability to work with a variety of data.
  • Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
  • Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests.
  • Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

Nice To Haves

  • A paraeducator certification is preferred.
  • For preschool classrooms, preference would be the individual has one of the following three criteria met: a paraeducator certification with an early childhood endorsement, CDA or a two-year degree or higher, or ability to obtain one of the criteria within one year of selection.

Responsibilities

  • Work effectively within integrated and varied settings.
  • Communicate and work effectively with classroom teachers, co-workers, parents, and other caregivers as an educational team.
  • Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers.
  • Motivate and assist students to build self-esteem, discipline, develop interpersonal skills, think independently, and learn actively.
  • Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment providing special care or physical assistance required for the student to function in school and learn effectively.
  • Understand and appreciate diversity in children's skills and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights.
  • Gather formal and informal data regarding students, and provide feedback to teachers to improve effective instruction for students.
  • Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records.
  • Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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