Instructional Assistant (Specials - STEM)

Cityscape Schools•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports a certified teacher by helping deliver instruction to individual students and small groups in a classroom or other learning environment. The role includes reinforcing lessons, providing individualized assistance, preparing instructional materials, monitoring student behavior and safety, and performing routine classroom and clerical duties. The assistant also supports student social, emotional, and motor-skill development and collaborates with teachers to address student needs.

Requirements

At least 30 college credit hours; an associate degree is preferred.
Experience working with youth in an organized setting and some classroom instructional experience working with children and parents with special needs and multicultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students and adults, and to read, write, translate, and interpret English and a designated second language.
Knowledge of education laws, elementary, secondary, or special education principles and practices, effective teaching methods, school rules and procedures, child guidance, classroom conduct, instructional techniques, safe classroom practices, and record-keeping.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, volunteers, and the public, including members of ethnic communities.
Ability to assist with instruction, prepare materials, perform clerical duties, observe and manage student behavior, follow directions and policies, work independently with little direction, and operate instructional and office equipment.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
Ability to meet attendance requirements and communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk; use hands for grasping and fine manipulation; bend, squat, crawl, climb, and reach; and lift, carry, push, or pull weights up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with presenting instructional materials and reinforcing academic instruction for individuals or small groups, including remedial exercises and basic instruction.
Repeat and reinforce lessons, provide additional assistance to students experiencing learning difficulties, explain errors, answer questions, and use activities such as games, skits, and puppets to reinforce lessons.
Report student progress and behavior and assist teachers in determining advancement through established learning programs.
Assist with developing students’ motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and group activity skills using physical education equipment.
Prepare classroom materials, including flash cards, as directed by the teacher.
Observe and manage student behavior in and outside the classroom, including during snack time, play time, and movement around campus.
Prepare, administer, correct, and record tests, papers, essays, and homework assignments; prepare homework packets and contact students and parents about absences as assigned.
Perform clerical duties, including updating cumulative folders, recording grades, assembling materials, preparing charts and bulletin boards, taking roll, maintaining records and files, typing and duplicating materials, and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
Operate office and instructional equipment, including audio-visual equipment, copier, laminator, fax machine, and personal computer; set up displays as needed.
Provide students with a positive role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Confer with teachers about programs and materials to meet student needs; arrange guest speakers and field trips as assigned.
Follow health and safety practices and procedures, and provide basic first aid and comfort to students as needed.
Direct student group activities as assigned.
Participate in meetings, in-service training programs, and field trips as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other assigned or related duties.