Instructional Assistant - Elementary - South Anna Elementary School
About The Position
Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students. Performs related tasks as required and directed. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program. Assists in organizing student's supplies and materials, ensuring everything is in proper place and readily accessible. Maintains a clean and orderly classroom by helping students in cleaning up equipment after instructional activities and making sure that there is no potential hazard present in the classroom.
Requirements
- General knowledge of the practices, methods and technique used in the teaching children including students with special education needs
- Ability to maintain files and information
- Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
- Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
- Ability to establish and effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and coworkers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to operate general office equipment, word processing equipment, and computers to accomplish the work assigned
- Innate passion in dealing with very young children
- Must be able to multitask and be flexible
- High school diploma
- Previous experience working with groups of children
- Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or a minimum of 48 college credits or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree - CDA in Child Development preferred
- Prior experience working with groups of children
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with instructional activities in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and other classes
- Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher
- Assist children individually with social/emotional behaviors, including understanding and following directions and rules
- Assist small groups of children in various subject areas under the direction of the classroom teacher
- Collect, record and maintain data on students as directed by the teacher
- Assist teachers in providing for the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students
- Assist teachers in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans
- Assist in the development, preparation and gathering of instructional materials and learning aids
- Prepare the classroom for instruction
- Participate in meetings when directed i.e. staff, meetings w/parents, training etc.
- Monitor students during class, off-site educational trips, lunch, recess, etc.
- Assist students with personal hygiene including toileting as needed
- Perform related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
