Instructional Assistant

Broward County Public Schools • Pompano Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides classroom support that enhances instruction and helps deliver individualized educational programs. Under the direction of teachers and administrators, the assistant supports student safety, supervision, care, learning activities, and classroom operations. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and following applicable safety, legal, and School Board requirements. This position is located at Norcrest Elementary in Pompano Beach and follows a 189-day work calendar. It is classified as nonexempt.

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 readiness skills; or an associate degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 earned semester hours of 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 under teacher direction.
• Perform general housekeeping to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
• Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
• Help supervise 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.
• Create specific test items and worksheets when given teacher-provided guidelines.
• Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher, following 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 such as diapering or catheterization; mobility, lifting, positioning, or transferring; feeding; adaptive equipment; and behavioral support, including implementing PBIP and positive crisis management skills.
• Perform duties in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
• Participate in training to improve skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

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