Instructional Assistant, Centennial Elementary School (2026-2027)
About The Position
Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned. Responsible to support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs. Provide student specific personal care and support. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily classroom activities, assisting in data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing to the staff.
Requirements
- AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exams (Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Business Writing assessments. A score of 4 or higher for Math and Workplace Documents and a 3 or higher for Business Writing).
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs.
- Upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position.
- Ability to provide student specific personal care support to students.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Desire to work in a team setting.
- Positive attitude.
- Regular attendance is required.
Nice To Haves
- CPI training (training provided)
- CPR/First Aid (training provided)
- Previous experience working in school setting or with children with special needs.
- Paraprofessional experience preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
- Provide student specific personal care and support.
- Assist with daily classroom activities.
- Assist in data collection.
- Sanitize equipment and materials.
- Provide support to the staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary life insurance through PERA
- 401(k) plan
- 403(b) plan
- 457(b) plan
- Sick leave
- Discretionary leave
- Vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
