Instructional Assistant I @ JWBMS

Danville Independent School District•Danville, KY

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant I assists a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual students or small groups, monitors and reports student progress, and performs support functions in a regular classroom setting. The role works as part of an instructional team and may support students’ academic, behavioral, physical, and safety needs. The position is a full-time, six-hour position.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic school subjects, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading.
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to demonstrate tact, patience, and courtesy; learn child guidance principles and practices; and communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, the public, and members of ethnic communities.
Ability to perform routine classroom clerical duties, print and write legibly, and assist with instruction in reading, writing, and math.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties; and learn and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work cooperatively, and monitor, observe, and report student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.
Associate’s degree or higher; or completion of two full years of higher education; or a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

Tutor individual students or small groups, reinforce and implement instruction as directed by the teacher, and maintain student progress records.
Participate in instructional and remediation teams; build appropriate relationships with parents and team members; and serve as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team.
Transport students to and from activities and assist with preparation for treatment as required.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed; administer and score tests according to established guidelines; and assist in determining the English proficiency of identified students.
Assist with diagnostic and other tests, record test information, and read, understand, implement, record, and monitor students’ IEPs.
Monitor and report student behavior and progress according to approved procedures, and assist students with lab work as needed.
Perform routine clerical duties, including preparing classroom materials, operating copy machines, and maintaining classroom and attendance records.
Set up work areas, displays, and exhibits; operate audio-visual and educational training equipment; and distribute and collect paper and supplies.
Help oversee students in labs and other activities and maintain supplies inventory as necessary.
Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on or taking off outerwear, moving between rooms, using the lavatory, and getting on or off the bus.
Provide appropriate examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance to students.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Contact parents of absent students and make home visits as necessary.
Promote student health and safety by following applicable practices and regulations.
Direct assigned group activities and assist with lunchroom, playground, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Participate in assigned meetings and in-service training programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.