Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) (Part Time)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and supports classroom instruction, including individualized education programs. The role works under the direction of teachers and, as needed, administrators to help deliver instructional and behavioral programs and ensure student safety and welfare. The position is based at James S. Hunt Elementary in Coral Springs and is part-time, with employment on a 189-day work calendar. The listed hourly pay range is $15.84–$22.51; new hires are paid at the minimum of the assigned salary range.
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 course, 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 in instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or corresponding readiness skills; 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 required, 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.
- Perform general housekeeping to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
- Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
- Assist with supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
- Care for children when the teacher is absent for up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Construct and design tests and worksheets using guidelines provided by the teacher.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher 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 (which may include diapering or catheterization), mobility (including lifting, positioning, or transferring), feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support (which may include implementing 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 improve skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
- Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
- Adhere to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
