Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom support that enhances the instructional process. The role also supports individualized education programs. The assistant works under the direct supervision of a teacher, or under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, and provides instructional, behavioral, safety, clerical, and personal-care support as needed. The position is located at Mirror Lake Elementary in Plantation and is assigned to a 189-day work calendar. The role is classified as nonexempt.
Requirements
- Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
- Computer skills as needed for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the Principles of Teaching program, formerly known as Teacher Assisting Curriculum, at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District; or a passing score on the ParaPro Test or another officially sanctioned standard test demonstrating ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or readiness in those subjects, as appropriate; or an 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 a teacher’s direct supervision to create instructional materials.
- Supervise and escort students throughout the school as needed to support their safety and welfare.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, including daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
- Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under a teacher’s direction.
- Maintain a safe classroom through general housekeeping and by keeping areas free of obstructions.
- Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
- Help supervise student nap and rest periods as needed.
- Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for no more than 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Construct and design test items and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Support students’ daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, diapering or catheterization, mobility assistance, lifting, positioning or transferring, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support, including PBIP and positive crisis management skills.
- Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
- Participate in training to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
- Review developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
- Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
