Needmore Elementary - Instructional Support Staff

North Lawrence Community Schools•Bedford, IN

About The Position

The Instructional Aide supports student achievement by reinforcing and enhancing teachers’ classroom efforts. The aide provides individual students with support for teacher-assigned tasks, assists students in small-group learning situations, and monitors the class while the teacher works with groups or individuals. Instructional support is provided under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or other highly qualified teacher. Paraprofessionals may work with identified students individually or in groups, but should not provide planned direct instruction or introduce new skills, concepts, or academic content. The role may include tutoring when the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher, helping manage classroom materials, providing support in a computer lab or library/media center, and maintaining records for identified students. The aide supports school policies and regulations, protects student confidentiality, and helps students work toward their goals and build positive relationships with others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Pass a background check.
Demonstrated desire to aid all students.
Submit a new-hire packet to the Administration Building.
Have two years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.
Possess knowledge and skills sufficient to assist participants in meeting content and performance standards.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one tutoring when scheduled at a time the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
Assist students in the classroom under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.
Assist with classroom management, including organizing, distributing, and managing instructional materials for identified students.
Provide instructional assistance in a computer lab under the direction of the classroom teacher, including helping identify students in remediation.
Maintain individual records for identified students.
Provide instructional support in a library or media center.
Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher, working with identified students individually or in groups.
Support and implement school and NLCS policies and regulations.
Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
Receive direct instruction from the classroom teacher.
Work positively with identified children and help build their self-esteem.
Guide students in working and playing harmoniously with other students.
Use a variety of resources to help identified students meet their goals.