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. The role also supports individualized education programs and works under the direction of a teacher or administrator. The assistant helps maintain student safety and welfare, prepares and uses instructional materials, supports classroom activities, and may provide limited care for children when the teacher is absent for up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching. The position may involve supporting students’ daily living needs, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral assistance. The employee works daily with assigned teachers and students, and frequently interacts with other school personnel. Employment follows the district’s compensation plan and School Board-established work year and hours. The position is classified as nonexempt, has a 189-day work calendar, and pays $15.84–$22.51 per hour; 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.
- 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 (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 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.
- 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 as directed by the teacher.
- Perform general housekeeping to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
- Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
- Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
- Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for no more than 30 minutes, excluding 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 daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral needs.
- Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
- Participate in training to enhance job-related skills and proficiency.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
