Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Davie, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom support that enhances instruction, including support for individualized education programs. The position works under teacher or administrator supervision and assists with instructional materials, classroom activities, student safety, and students’ daily living needs. The role also supports effective instructional and behavioral program delivery and follows district, state, and federal policies and safety procedures.

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 in 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 as required to support their safety and welfare.
• Provide classroom clerical support, including daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the teacher’s direction.
• Keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions through general housekeeping.
• 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 no more than 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
• Construct and design test items and worksheets using guidelines supplied by the teacher.
• Follow up on teacher-presented lessons using teacher-provided guidelines.
• Supervise small-group discussions and student 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 students, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support that may include PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.
• Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED