Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
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 help deliver instructional and behavioral programs and maintain student safety and welfare. The position also provides classroom-related clerical support, prepares instructional materials, assists students with daily living activities, and helps maintain a safe classroom environment. Salary and benefits are consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan; the School Board establishes the work-year length and hours of employment.
Requirements
- Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (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 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 to support their safety and welfare.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
- Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under a teacher’s direction.
- 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 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 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 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, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support; these may include diapering, catheterization, lifting, positioning, transferring, implementing PBIP, and using 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 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
