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 aides also 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
• 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
• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
• Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and 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
• Skills in administering first aid
• Customer service skills
• Effective listening skills
• Instructional techniques
• Interpersonal aptitude
• Managing projects/programs
• Office practices skills
• Ability to schedule activities
• Ability to gather and/or collate data
• Ability to use job-related equipment
• Flexibility to work with others
• Ability to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
• Ability 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
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and select action plans
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions
• Decision making skills
• Detail oriented
• Multi-tasking skills
• Motivating others
• Organizing skills
• Prioritization skills
• Reliability
• Taking initiative
• Teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn effective instructional strategies
• Meeting schedules/deadlines

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 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