Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)

Broward County Public Schools • Crystal Lake, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and supports the instructional process, including individualized education programs. The role works under the direction of teachers and, as appropriate, administrators to support instruction, student safety, and classroom activities.

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.
• Passing score on the ParaPro Test or another officially sanctioned standard test demonstrating the ability to assist in instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or readiness in those areas as appropriate.
• 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.
• Provide classroom clerical support, including daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• 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 in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
• Provide care for children when the teacher is absent for a period not exceeding 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
• Construct and design tests 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, lifting, positioning or transferring, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support. Behavioral support may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) 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, federal and state requirements, and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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