EARLY CHILDHOOD Lead Instructional Assistant

Sevier School District•Richfield, UT

About The Position

Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the Early Learning Standards for students, using approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Early Childhood Lead Instructional Assistant works collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with the parents of each student.

Requirements

Hold a Utah Early Childhood State teaching license, or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and children with exceptional needs.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Job related experience is desired.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in job related area.
Required PRAXIS Exams

Responsibilities

Provide an instructional program so that all students meet and exceed the Early Learning Standards, modifying methods and materials as needed.
Communicate regularly with paraeducators.
Provide appropriate instruction and modifications, when needed, to accommodate the needs and learning styles of the child.
Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.
Establish the schedule, role, responsibilities, and expectations for paraprofessionals assigned to assist the teacher.
Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using school approved procedures.
Seek assistance from the parents and the Principal when needed.
Plan and adjust the learning experiences accordingly, requesting advice and assistance from specialists when appropriate.
Maintain a positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
Ensure the safety and health of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe conditions, following established procedures.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Principal and assigned supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.