HLOE 21st CCLC Instructional Assistant

McCracken•Paducah, KY

11d

About The Position

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress within the 21 st CCLC program. Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council. Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress. Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams. Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information. Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies. Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary. Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative. Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students. Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks. Maintain regular attendance. Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Basic record-keeping techniques
ABILITY TO: Learn child guidance principles and practices
Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities
Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities
Print and write legibly
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities
Work cooperatively with others
Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures
Operate instructional and office equipment
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting
Also: 48 hours college credit evidenced by college transcript or successful completion of Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups
Monitors and report student progress within the 21 st CCLC program
Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher
Maintain records of student progress
Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher
Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines
Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests
Score and record test information
Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures
Report progress regarding student performance and behavior
Check and assist students with lab work as necessary
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials
Operate copy machines
Maintain classroom records
Maintain attendance records
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies
Assist in overseeing students while in labs
Provide for supplies inventory as necessary
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
Contact parents of students who are absent
Make home visits as necessary
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations
Direct group activities of students as assigned
Assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned
Assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned
Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative
Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students
Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks
Maintain regular attendance
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics