Instructional Assistant
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom support that enhances instruction, including support for individualized education programs. The role works under teacher or administrator supervision and assists with instructional, behavioral, clerical, safety, and daily living needs. The position is based at Silver Lakes Elementary in Miramar and is classified as nonexempt. The work year is 189 days, with hours established by the School Board. The hourly pay range is $15.84–$22.51; new hires start at the minimum of the assigned 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 (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 in instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics or 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
- Create instructional materials under the direct supervision of a teacher.
- 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.
- Keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions through general housekeeping.
- 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.
- Construct and design tests and worksheets based on teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Support daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions; mobility, lifting, positioning, and transferring; feeding; adaptive equipment; and behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management skills.
- Comply with 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.
- Adhere to safety rules and procedures and follow 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
