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 needed, administrators to prepare instructional materials, support lessons and student activities, and help ensure students’ safety and welfare. It also provides classroom clerical support and assists with students’ daily living, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral needs as assigned. The role works daily with assigned classroom teachers and students to support instructional and behavioral programs, and frequently interacts with other school personnel. The position is classified as nonexempt and follows a 189-day work calendar. Salary is $15.84–$22.51 per hour; new hires are paid at the minimum of the assigned salary range. Work-year length and hours are established by the School Board.
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 curriculum, 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 these 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, 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 under teacher 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 supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
- Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for up to 30 minutes, excluding substitute teaching.
- Construct and design tests and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher, according to 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, diapering or catheterization, mobility, lifting, positioning or transferring, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support, including PBIP and positive crisis management 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, federal and state requirements, and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as 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
