Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Pompano Beach, FL

8d • Onsite

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. Working under the direction of a teacher or administrator, the assistant helps prepare and use instructional materials, supports student learning and behavior, provides classroom-related clerical assistance, and helps maintain a safe classroom environment. The position also supports students with daily living needs, which may include personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral assistance.

The role works daily with assigned classroom teachers and students to support effective instructional and behavioral programs, and frequently interacts with other school personnel. The position is based at Cross Creek School in Pompano Beach. Employment follows a 189-day work calendar, with work hours established by the School Board. The position is nonexempt.

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 (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 the 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 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under a teacher’s direct supervision to create instructional materials.
• Help ensure student safety and welfare by supervising and escorting students throughout the school as required.
• 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 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.
• Help supervise nap and rest periods as needed.
• Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for a period not exceeding 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
• Construct and design tests and worksheets according to guidelines provided by the teacher.
• Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to the teacher’s 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, which may involve diapering or catheterization.
• Provide mobility assistance, including lifting, positioning, or transferring students.
• Assist with students’ 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 improve skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED