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 supports classroom instruction, including individualized education programs. The role works under the direction of teachers and, as needed, administrators to prepare instructional materials, support student learning and behavior, and help ensure student safety and welfare. The position also provides classroom clerical support, housekeeping, and assistance with students’ daily living needs. Employment is part time at Eagle Point Elementary in Weston, Florida, on a 189-day work calendar. The position is nonexempt and pays $15.84–$22.51 per hour; new hires start at the minimum of the salary 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 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 course, 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 their 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 as required, under a teacher’s or administrator’s supervision.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, including daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
- Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the teacher’s direction.
- Perform general housekeeping to keep the classroom safe and unobstructed.
- 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 up to 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 teacher-provided 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, mobility, lifting, positioning or transferring, 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 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.
- Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties 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
