Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) (Part Time)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides classroom support that enhances instruction and helps deliver individualized education programs. Under teacher or administrator supervision, the assistant supports students’ safety, welfare, learning, and behavioral needs. The role also includes classroom clerical and housekeeping tasks, preparing instructional materials, assisting with student care and daily living activities, and participating in relevant training. This is a part-time position at Plantation 6-12 in Plantation, Florida, on a 189-day work calendar. The advertised hourly rate is $15.84–$22.51; new hires start 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.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the Principles of Teaching course (formerly 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 corresponding readiness skills; or an associate degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 earned semester hours of 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 to support their safety and welfare.
- Provide classroom 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; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Create tests and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on teacher-presented lessons 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.
- Support students’ daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral assistance.
- Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
- Participate in training related to job responsibilities and review relevant developments, literature, and technical information.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
