Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides classroom supports that enhance the instructional process and helps deliver individualized educational programs. The role supports student care, safety, supervision, instruction, and behavioral programming under the direction of teachers or administrators. It also provides classroom-related clerical assistance and helps maintain a safe, orderly classroom. The position requires effective interaction and communication with children, computer skills as needed, and a standard high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include completion of the district’s teacher-assisting curriculum, a passing ParaPro or other sanctioned assessment, or an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit; bilingual skills are also preferred. Compensation and benefits are consistent with the district’s approved plan, and the work year 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 Principal of Teaching (formerly Teacher Assisting Curriculum) at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
- 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.
- 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, under teacher or administrator supervision, to support their safety and welfare.
- Provide classroom-related clerical support, such as preparing daily notes and student folders and collecting data.
- 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 up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Construct and design test items and worksheets following teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher, following provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and activities among students.
- 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 (which may include diapering or catheterization), mobility (including lifting, positioning, or transferring), feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support (which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management skills).
- Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination 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
