Instructional Assistant - Multi-Grade
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides instructional and administrative support to classroom teachers and works directly with students. The role implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers, assists with instruction for individual students and groups across curricular areas, and collaborates with teachers on strategies to reinforce skills and concepts based on students’ individual needs. The position may be assigned to an elementary, middle, or high school at a school site. The assistant supports classroom activities and the broader school program, helping maintain an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment. The role participates in district staff development and ongoing professional growth. Work is in a classroom environment and involves contact with school staff, external funding agency staff, and the community. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends; the workday begins at least 30 minutes before student instruction and may not exceed 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For assignment to a Title I school, meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and have either six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education or two years of work experience in a childhood setting.
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
- Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods and core subjects at the grade level of the assignment.
- Ability to recognize and support students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
- Ability to protect confidential personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively; motivate students; and constantly supervise student safety and well-being.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication methods and tools.
- Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions as needed and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.
- May be required to hold and maintain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, depending on school and student needs; the principal determines whether it is required, and WCPSS provides training.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with instructional activities and duties that support the total school program and help ensure an encouraging, caring, safe, and healthy environment for students.
- Help teachers plan and organize, evaluate instructional activities, develop classroom procedures, and prepare necessary materials; ensure lesson materials are readily available to students.
- Work with individual students or specific groups in another classroom or area of the school as needed.
- Participate in district staff development and continued professional growth in the assigned area.
- Maintain a positive disposition, exercise good judgment, and remain calm when dealing with students.
- May conduct vision and hearing screenings and enter results into the Electronic Access Student Information System (EASi); initial training and recertification are provided if needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
