Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Hollywood, FL

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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 administrators to help deliver instructional and behavioral programs, maintain student safety and welfare, and provide classroom support.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (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.
• A passing score on the ParaPro Test or another officially sanctioned standard test demonstrating the ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or the corresponding readiness skills.
• 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 clerical support, such as preparing daily notes and student folders and collecting data.
• 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.
• Create specific test items 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.
• Support students’ daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral assistance.
• Implement PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills when providing behavioral assistance.
• 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 current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal and state laws and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED