Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) (Part Time)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant supports classroom instruction and student supervision in the Broward County School System, including the instructional process for individualized education programs. The position works under the direction of a teacher or administrator to prepare instructional materials, assist students, support classroom activities, and help maintain a safe environment. The role also provides student care and supervision, including assistance with daily living activities as assigned. This is a part-time position at West Broward High in Pembroke Pines, on a 189-day work calendar. The stated hourly rate is $15.84–$22.51; new hires are paid 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 program, 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 with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or readiness in those areas, as appropriate; 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 needed to help ensure their safety and welfare.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, such as preparing daily notes and student folders and collecting data.
- Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under a 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.
- Help supervise 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.
- Construct and design test items and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group 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, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support; this may include diapering or catheterization, lifting, positioning or transferring students, and implementing 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 programs to enhance job-related skills and proficiency.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
