Instructional Assistant - 1st Grade, Track 2
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides instructional support to classroom teachers and general administrative assistance. The role implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students, assisting individuals or groups across curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. The assistant plans and collaborates with teachers on strategies to reinforce skills and concepts in ways suited to individual students. The position supports the overall school program and helps maintain an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment for students. It may involve working with students in different classrooms or areas of the school, participating in staff development, and conducting vision or hearing screenings when needed. The job is based in a school classroom and requires regular interaction with school staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends; workdays begin at least 30 minutes before the student instructional day and may not exceed 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Title I school assignments, meet ESSA employment requirements and have either six documented semester hours of childhood education coursework or two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
- Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods and core subjects at the assigned grade level.
- Ability to recognize and support students with diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles.
- Ability to protect confidential personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and motivate students.
- Ability to constantly supervise student safety and well-being.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied communication techniques and tools.
- Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification may be required depending on school and student needs; training is provided through WCPSS when required.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities and duties that implement the total school program and support teachers’ instructional activities.
- Help ensure an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment for all students.
- Assist teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing materials.
- Ensure lesson materials are readily available according to students’ needs and lesson plans.
- Work with individual students or specific groups in other classrooms or areas of the school as needed.
- Participate in district staff development and continued professional growth in the assigned area.
- Maintain a positive disposition, exercise good judgment, and remain calm when dealing with students.
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings as assigned and enter results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
