Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
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 position works under the direction of teachers and, as applicable, administrators to prepare instructional materials, assist students, and support classroom and school activities. The role also includes providing student care and assistance with daily living activities, following safety procedures, and complying with federal and state requirements and School Board policies. Employment is on a 189-day work calendar. The stated hourly rate is $15.84–$22.51; new hires start 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 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 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, under teacher or administrator supervision, 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 at the 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 in supervising 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.
- Create test items and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on teacher-presented lessons 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.
- 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 non-discrimination 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, federal and state requirements, 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
