Title 1 Instructional Aide ELL - Havencroft Elementary, 7 hours

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing additional educational support for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grades in large classrooms and/or who are not performing at grade level in reading and math. In addition, the instructional aides support the schools’ program by assisting in the recess activity program and filling in for the office staff as needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title 1 assessment test
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
• Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities/behaviors
• Knowledge of codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods
• Knowledge of English grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary
• Knowledge of health standards
• Knowledge of instructional media/equipment
• Knowledge of office equipment/software
• Knowledge of office practices
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Skill in administering first aid
• Skill in customer service
• Skill in effective listening
• Skill in instructional techniques
• Skill in interpersonal aptitude
• Skill in managing projects/programs
• Skill in office practices
• Ability to schedule activities
• Ability to gather and/or collate data
• Ability to use job-related equipment
• Flexibility to work with others
• Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
• Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals
• Ability to work with similar types of data
• Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment
• Ability to problem solve to identify issues and select action plans
• Ability to problem solve with data requiring independent interpretation
• Ability to problem solve with equipment limited to standardized methods
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions
• Decision making
• Detail oriented
• Multi-tasking
• Motivating others
• Organizing
• Prioritization
• Reliability
• Taking initiative
• Teamwork
• Willingness to learn effective instructional strategies
• Meeting schedules/deadlines
• Background Clearance
• TB Test/physical

Responsibilities

• Assesses students in reading and math using a variety of tools (e.g. assessments, running records, etc.) for the purpose of determining student progress and learning needs.
• Collaborates with and takes direction from classroom teachers for the purpose of aligning small group and individual instruction with classroom needs.
• Coordinates with the building principal or other appointed supervisor for the purpose of prioritizing students to be included in the small groups.
• Gathers materials for lessons, with the support from the classroom teacher, for the purpose of instructing students at levels appropriate to their needs.
• Meets with students usually in small groups for the purpose - of working on specific areas of need.
• Monitors recess for the purpose of ensuring a safe and healthy recess time.
• Performs a variety of tasks, appropriate to the role of instructional aide (e.g. lunchroom duty, copying materials, laminating, filling in for office staff during lunch hour, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED