26 Instructional Assistant

Fairfax County Public Schools•West Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to assist teachers and other professional staff in general or special education classrooms and other learning environments. Helps manage students and classroom activities, provides instructional or developmental support, reinforces learning, and assists with student monitoring and care. The role may include continuing instructional activities during a teacher’s absence and occasionally serving as a substitute teacher.

Requirements

High school graduation or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
One year of experience working with children as a volunteer or paid employee, or equivalent participation in an introductory teacher education course with documented support.
Knowledge of child growth and development.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices applicable to the assignment, and of subject-matter reinforcement practices for assigned classes.
Ability to implement teachers’ instructional plans in the assigned field.
Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
Ability to assist with instructional programs and related technology, and to help monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.
Ability to learn and apply Fairfax County Public Schools’ instructional goals and policies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow written and oral instructions, perform required tasks, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
For assignments to Title I schools, one of the following: an associate degree; two years of college (48 credit hours); or meeting a rigorous quality standard demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment, including knowledge of and ability to assist with reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.

Nice To Haves

For assignments to non-Title I schools, one of the following: an associate degree; two years of college (48 credit hours); or meeting a rigorous quality standard demonstrated through a state or local academic assessment, including knowledge of and ability to assist with reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered in place of some experience.

Responsibilities

Perform curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks for teachers and other professional staff.
Work with teachers to provide instructional or developmental activities for general or special education students.
Provide remedial instruction and reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or other professional staff.
Work with students who require individual or close attention, observe students experiencing difficulties, and assist the teacher with individualized programs.
Prepare instructional materials and reports as requested.
Work with individuals or small groups; read to students, listen to recitations, and collaborate on reading strategies.
Facilitate student activities such as drawing, writing, independent study, and other work.
Assist with basic-skills classes and, under general supervision, monitor computer, writing, or other technology laboratories.
Assist with instruction for students with special needs under teacher supervision, including monitoring independent work.
Supervise students in off-site vocational training and community travel settings, as assigned.
Help maintain order and manage student behavior, including behavior intervention plans and crisis management.
Proctor tests and examinations and correct and score objective tests.
Maintain inventories and distribute textbooks and other instructional materials.
Maintain student work and assessment files; observe, gather, and record student assessment data; and review observations and progress with instructional staff.
Continue instructional activities during a teacher’s absence from the classroom.
Assist with routine student care, including personal hygiene and feeding, as required or requested.
Occasionally serve as a substitute teacher and perform related duties as required or assigned.