Instructional Assistant - ISS - Atlee High School

Hanover County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the classroom teachers by securing and implementing daily assignments which are provided for students by their teachers. Notifies teachers of student's assignment to in-school suspension, requests work for students, and assists students individually with special assignments and in academic problem areas.

Requirements

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques 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 maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Ability to operate general office equipment, word processing equipment, and microcomputers as required to accomplish the work assigned
High school diploma
Previous experience working with groups of children
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Responsibilities

Implement daily assignments provided by teachers
Secure assignments from teachers for student work
Notify teachers of student's assignment to in school suspension, requesting work
Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher
Assist children individually with special assignments and academic problems
Assist teachers in providing for the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students
Assist the teacher in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans
Record attendance and other information
Gather resource and supplementary materials
Prepare instructional materials
Lead students in fire drills
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Perform related work as required