Instructional Assistant II

Pottsgrove School District • Pottstown, PA

2d • $18

About The Position

A vacancy currently exists for an Instructional Assistant II at Pottsgrove High School. JOB SUMMARY: Provide instructional support to teachers, ensuring students become proficient in all endeavors.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Submission of required clearances
• Must be “Highly Qualified” per the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (Pottsgrove will assist hired employees with this requirement.)

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred
• Two (2) years experience with children/students preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom assignments, tests, and activities, ensuring that students understand all assignments given by the teacher, especially those who take longer to understand materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive classroom environment to encourage positive behavior from students.
• Assist students during morning and or afternoon duties;supervise students during assemblies.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of children utilizing materials and approaches as designed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist teacher with planning and evaluating functions as designed by the teacher.
• Assist in diagnosing learning difficulties and report learning problems to the teacher.
• Implement behavior support plan and monitor student progress to ensure students are following discipline polices and procedures as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Document and report relevant information regarding student progress, behavioral changes, or physical needs to the teacher as required.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops and in-service programs.
• Assist in preparation of materials needed for instruction,including but not limited to flash cards, filmstrips, learning centers and games.
• Prepare materials for extra study and review.
• Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to copying,filing, computer input and bulletin boards.
• Assist children with self-help activities such as feeding, toileting and dressing as needed.
• Collaborate and provide support for students in regular education classrooms.
• Provide supervision and continue classroom activities in the brief absence of the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and the Learning Support Teacher.
• Escort students from the cafeteria to the playground for recess;supervise students while on the playground, ensuring their safety.
• Distribute lunch tickets to students as needed; escort students to the cafeteria and supervise students in the cafeteria during lunch period.
• Escort students from the cafeteria to their encore classes and from classes to the playground.
• Monitor students as assigned.

Benefits

• These are full-time positions which are eligible for health benefits starting the first day of employment.
• PSERS (state pension for educators) eligible.

What This Job Offers

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