Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Plantation, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom support that enhances instruction. The role also supports the instructional process for individualized education programs, working under the direction and supervision of teachers and, as applicable, administrators.

The assistant helps prepare instructional materials, supports classroom activities and student safety, provides clerical assistance, and assists students with daily living, behavioral, and mobility needs. Employment is on a 189-day work calendar, with hours established by the School Board. The position is classified as nonexempt and pays $15.84–$22.51 per hour; new hires start at the minimum of the assigned salary range.

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 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 readiness in those subjects; 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, supporting their safety and welfare under a teacher’s or administrator’s supervision.
• Provide classroom-related clerical support, including daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under 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 with student 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 specific test and worksheet items according to teacher-provided guidelines.
• Follow up on teacher-presented lessons according to teacher-provided guidelines.
• Supervise small-group student discussions and 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.
• Provide mobility assistance, including lifting, positioning, or transferring students.
• Assist with feeding and adaptive equipment needs.
• Provide behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.
• 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, as well as federal and state requirements 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED