Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) (Part Time)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom supports that enhance instruction. Working under teacher or administrator supervision, the role supports individualized educational programs, classroom activities, student safety, and student care. The position is part-time and is assigned to Lyons Creek Middle in Coconut Creek. The work year is 189 days, with hours established by the School Board. The hourly pay range is $15.84–$22.51; new hires are paid at the minimum of the assigned salary range. The role may include assisting students with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support. The assistant may care for children when a teacher is absent for no more than 30 minutes, excluding substitute teaching. The position requires medium physical effort, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects.
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 with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or the corresponding readiness skills; or an earned 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, under teacher or administrator supervision, to support their safety and welfare.
- 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 in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
- Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for up to 30 minutes, excluding substitute teaching.
- Construct and design tests and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Assist students with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support; this may include diapering, catheterization, lifting, positioning, transferring, and 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.
- Adhere to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
