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 the instructional process. The role also supports individualized education programs under the direction of a teacher or administrator. The assistant works with assigned classroom teachers and students to support instructional and behavioral programs, and provides student assistance, care, and supervision. Salary and benefits are consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan; work-year length and employment hours are established by the School Board.
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 program, 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 the corresponding readiness 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 to support their safety and welfare, under a teacher’s or administrator’s supervision.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, such as preparing daily notes and student folders and collecting data.
- 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 with supervising student 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.
- Create specific test items and worksheets when given teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher when given guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and 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 students), 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 non-discrimination 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 comply with federal and state requirements 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
