Title 1 Instructional Aide - Fairview Elementary, 7 hours

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

5h • 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 office staff as needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

• 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title 1 assessment test
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios
• Read a variety of manuals
• Write documents following prescribed formats
• Present information to others
• 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
• Administer first aid
• Customer service skills
• Effective listening skills
• Instructional techniques
• Interpersonal aptitude
• Managing projects/programs
• Office practices skills
• 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
• Problem solving to identify issues and select action plans
• Independent interpretation of data for problem solving
• Background Clearance
• TB Test/Physical

Nice To Haves

• Ability to pass the Title 1 assessment test

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 appropriate to their needs.
• Meets with students usually in small groups for the purpose of working on specific areas of need.
• Performs a variety of tasks, appropriate to the role of instructional aide (e.g. data entry and organization, copying materials, laminating, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned 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: Associate degree