Instructional Assistant
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and classroom support that enhances instruction. The role also supports individualized education programs under the direction of a teacher or administrator. The assistant works with classroom teachers and students to support instructional and behavioral programs, provide student care, and help maintain a safe classroom environment. The position involves preparing instructional materials and teaching aids, following up on teacher-presented lessons under provided guidelines, supporting small-group and individual activities, and performing classroom-related clerical tasks. Student care may include assistance with personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support. Salary and benefits are consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan; work-year length and hours are established by the School Board.
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 with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or 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, including 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 no more than 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 provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Assist students with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, and adaptive equipment needs.
- Provide behavioral assistance, which 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.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
- Follow federal and state requirements and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
