Instructional Assistant-Title I-Pre-K (Grant/Spec Funding)

Broward County Public Schools•Pembroke Pines, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant-Title I-Pre-K (Grant/Spec Funding) position at LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY in PEMBROKE PINES is responsible for assisting the Head Start, Pre-K, or Pre-School ESE Teacher with daily classroom activities. This role involves supporting instructional and behavioral program delivery, providing care and supervision to students, and maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment. The position requires adherence to school board policies, federal and state regulations, and participation in professional development to enhance job responsibilities.

Requirements

An earned Associates degree from an accredited institution is required, OR at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution is required.
OR Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
Successful completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical center in the Broward County School District and achieve a passing score on the ParaPro Test, or other officially sanctioned standard tests, to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate, is REQUIRED.
Computer skills as required for the position.
If additional hours of continuing education are mandated by program funding source they must be obtained within the required timeframe for continuing active employment in the position.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Principal of Teaching formerly known as Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
Achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Test, or other officially sanctioned standard tests, to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
An earned associate degree from an accredited institution, or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide for the safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting students throughout the school as required.
Provide classroom-related clerical support as needed such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.
Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes (this is not to include substitute teaching).
Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with the guidelines by the teacher.
Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
Utilize programs with groups of students.
Perform daily living activities which may include but is not limited to: Assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering or catheterization; Providing mobility assistance including lifting, positioning, or transferring students; Assisting with feeding needs; Assisting with adaptive equipment needs; Providing behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.