Instructional Assistant
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. The role works under teacher or administrator direction to support student safety, instructional activities, behavioral programs, and daily living needs. It also provides classroom-related clerical support and helps maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment. The Instructional Assistant works daily with assigned classroom teachers and students to support effective instructional and behavioral program delivery, and frequently interacts with other school personnel. Salary and benefits follow the district’s approved compensation plan; the work year and employment hours are established by the School Board.
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 curriculum, 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 subjects, 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 required, supporting their safety and welfare under teacher or administrator supervision.
- Provide classroom-related 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 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 provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student 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 and transfers, feeding, adaptive equipment, and 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 non-discrimination policies.
- Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
- Review current developments, literature, and technical sources related to job responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
- Follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits are paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
