Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant supports classroom instruction and provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System, including supporting individualized education programs. The position works under the direction of teachers and, as needed, administrators to help deliver instructional and behavioral programs and maintain students’ safety and welfare. The role also provides classroom clerical and housekeeping support, assists students with daily living activities, and participates in training related to job responsibilities. This position is at Pembroke Lakes Elementary in Pembroke Pines. It is classified as nonexempt, follows a 189-day work calendar, and pays $15.84–$22.51 per hour; new hires start at the minimum of the assigned salary range. The work year and hours are established by the School Board.
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 (formerly 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 areas; or 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 a teacher’s direct supervision to create instructional materials.
- Supervise and escort students throughout the school as required, supporting 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.
- Perform general housekeeping to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
- Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
- Help supervise nap and rest periods as needed.
- Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Construct and design test items and worksheets using guidelines supplied by the teacher.
- Follow up on teacher-presented lessons using the teacher’s guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, lifting, positioning or transferring, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support that may include 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 job-related skills and proficiency.
- Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
- Follow safety rules and procedures and 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
