Instructional Aide

IOTA Community Schools • Little Rock, AR

1d • $16

About The Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The instructional aide provides support for students to enable access to curriculum and academic instruction throughout the school day. The instructional aide role in K-2 will support 1-2 classrooms daily, providing instructional, supervisory, and behavioral support.

Requirements

• Consistent with ESEA and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards:
• Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) AND one of the following:
• Completion of at least two years of college (48 units), OR
• Attainment of an AA (or higher) degree
• Must be able to: Remain in stationary position for periods of time including bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting on the ground or at desks with students
• Ability to move about the campus, accompany students around the building, supporting during lunch, transitions, or dismissal
• Regularly needs to be able to move throughout a school building including climbing stairs, entering/exiting classrooms/building, supporting students on/off the bus as needed
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machines, and printer.
• Constantly must be able to communicate and exchange information with all stakeholders through both written and oral communication.
• Transport or lift student as needed

Nice To Haves

• IOTA strongly prefers candidates who have one or more of the following:
• One year experience working with elementary school-aged adolescents/children in a structured environment preferred
• Minimum of six months working with with elementary school-aged children in tutoring, classroom, summer/camp setting required
• Any other combination of training an experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered, however, experience cannot substitute for the required minimum education and a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member
• IOTA will also provide individualized coaching for instructional aides interested in transitioning to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Discuss classroom learning activities with the lead teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts and to implement instructional programs.
• Provide assistance to students as required via IEP, 504, behavior plan or wrap-around team.
• Review and follow behavioral plans, as appropriate, and document progress or deficits in meeting goals.
• Provide small and whole group support to students in various subject matters
• Support elementary students with phonics and reading skills including providing support during diagnostic testing, small group instruction, and remedial support as needed
• Operate a variety of office machines and/or instructional equipment such as, copy machine, computer, laminator, telephone, etc.
• Perform a variety of classroom associated clerical work, such as typing, sorting, filing, keeping accurate records, setting up and maintaining file folders, recording attendance, completing forms and applications, measuring, cutting and copying
• Prepare various teaching aids and materials such as charts, graphs, and other related items using such methods as typing, copying, collating, stapling and other laminating
• May call parents to arrange appointments, to provide approved information about school or student
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction
• Learn to tutor students in various subject matters and to work with students with and/or without disabilities
• Before school, transition, lunch, and after school supervisory support
• Use deescalation strategies as necessary with students in need of a reset opportunity
• Motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior to students with disabilities and special learning needs
• Keep accurate records
• Demonstrate understanding and patience toward all students
• Demonstrate confidence, tact and sound judgment
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities within the learning environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively as an educational team member
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

What This Job Offers

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