Instructional Assistant-Health Science-Part Time

Jackson County ISD•Jackson, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports a Health Science instructor with classroom operations, instructional preparation, student supervision, record keeping, safety, and equipment maintenance. Under the instructor’s direction, the assistant prepares materials and equipment, helps students who need support with instruction, works with individuals or small groups on follow-up activities, and repeats instruction for students who missed the original presentation. The assistant may temporarily substitute for the instructor and may arrange and supervise student clinical experiences at off-site locations. The role also includes monitoring classroom and clinical activities, proctoring examinations, enforcing behavior standards, recording attendance and grades, scoring work using instructor-provided standards, helping maintain supplies and equipment inventories, and reporting safety hazards. The employee performs day-to-day housekeeping and minor equipment repairs, attends school events and conferences as required, and must maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance. Work is performed under the general supervision of administration.

Requirements

Meet either of the following education and experience pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least 4,000 hours of relevant paid health care work experience within the last ten years; or at least 60 semester hours of satisfactory credit (grade C or better) from one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities, or other substitute-teaching authorization requirements established by the State of Michigan.
Hold a State of Michigan license as an RN, LPN, MA, CNA, or other health professional.
Obtain and pay for an applicable annual authorization or substitute-teaching permit upon employment and each school year thereafter, as required to fill in for the instructor.
Have a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record.
Have or be willing and able to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver License, Group B, with a Passenger endorsement, and pass the CDL physical examination to operate a school bus if needed.
Maintain a good driving record with no more than 6 points.
Relate to and work effectively with students of varied skill and academic levels.
Be familiar with the operation and maintenance of health care equipment.
Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public.
Maintain composure under stressful conditions and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Be able to work with computers, machines, and/or tools.
Provide evidence of education and relevant work experience with the application.
Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.

Nice To Haves

Michigan-licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Associate’s degree together with a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant license.
Experience in a long-term care setting with a geriatric population.
Train the Trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare for daily instruction by gathering or copying materials and checking or arranging equipment.
Help students understand or keep up with instruction and provide follow-up support to individuals or small groups.
Repeat instruction for students who were absent for the original presentation.
Assist with daily instructional activities, classroom setup, and preparation of materials for specialized instructional units.
Supervise students in classroom and clinical settings, including arranging and supervising clinical experiences when needed.
Temporarily substitute for the instructor when directed and proctor examinations.
Monitor student study and learning activities and enforce program and Career Center behavior standards.
Refer behavior concerns to the instructor or appropriate administrators and confer with the instructor about student needs and instructional strategies.
Record student grades and attendance, confer about observed skills and competency profiles, and score daily work and tests using instructor-provided keys or standards.
Confer with the instructor about supplies and equipment to be ordered; assist with inventories, handouts, teaching materials, and copies.
Monitor students and record daily receipts and customer bills.
Report accidents, unsafe conditions, and hazards, and follow established safety procedures.
Perform routine housekeeping and minor equipment repairs and assist the instructor with major equipment overhauls.
Attend open houses, participate in conferences and other school-sponsored activities, and perform other related duties as required.