Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Pompano Beach, FL

3d • 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 educational programs. The position works under the direction of teachers and administrators to help deliver instructional and behavioral programs, maintain student safety and welfare, and provide classroom and daily-living assistance. The role is based at McNab Elementary in Pompano Beach. This is a 189-day work calendar; the School Board establishes the work-year length and hours. The position is nonexempt, with an hourly rate of $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.
• 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 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 the ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or readiness skills in those areas; 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 support their safety and welfare.
• Provide classroom 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.
• Keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions through general housekeeping.
• 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 using guidelines provided by the teacher.
• Follow up on teacher-presented lessons using teacher-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 (which may include diapering or catheterization), mobility (including lifting, positioning, or transferring), feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support (which may include 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 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 and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED