Instructional Aide ELL - Santa Fe Trail Middle School, 7 hours

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing additional educational support for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grades who are not performing at grade level in reading and math. The instructional aide will support the school's program by assisting in the recess activity program and filling in for office staff as needed and/or assigned. The role involves working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Age appropriate activities/behaviors
• Codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies
• Curriculum and instructional methods
• English grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary
• Health standards
• Instructional media/equipment
• Office equipment/software
• Office practices
• Safety practices
• Administer first aid
• Customer service
• Effective listening
• Instructional techniques
• Interpersonal aptitude
• Managing projects/programs
• Office practices
• Schedule activities
• Gather and/or collate data
• Use job-related equipment
• Flexibility to work with others
• Work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
• Operate equipment using standardized methods
• Work with a diversity of individuals
• Work with similar types of data
• Utilize a variety of job-related equipment
• Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
• Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation
• Problem solving with equipment is limited
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills
• Confidentiality
• Dealing 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 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 small groups.
• Gathers materials for lessons, with 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.

What This Job Offers

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