Instructional Assistant (Please apply directly with Aspen View Academy - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District

3d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Instructional Assistants support teachers and students in the classroom, supervise students outside the classroom—including lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and carpool—and provide administrative support for teaching. Duties may include filling teaching positions and supplementing the regular curriculum with enrichment activities. Assistants must be flexible and willing to support students across grade levels, classrooms, and groups as assigned. The position reports to grade-level teachers, has no supervisory responsibilities, and follows a daily schedule of 7:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role requires daily morning and afternoon carpool supervision in all weather conditions. The position is listed as 40 hours per week and 1.00 FTE, with approximately 185 scheduled workdays per year; the agreement also references 178 school-year days. Starting salary is listed as $20.52 per hour, with a posted minimum-to-maximum hire rate of $17.30 to $21.97 per hour and a full range of $17.30 to $26.64 per hour. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Previous experience is desirable but not necessary.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective instruction, the AVA-approved curriculum, and student developmental needs.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
Understanding and empathy when working with students and parents.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage time, solve problems, and adapt to different tasks.
Ability to work effectively with staff and demonstrate teamwork.
Ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the job’s essential functions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, expectations, staff agreements, evaluation requirements, curriculum materials, and student assessment documents.
Ability to document observations, analyze data, and correspond with staff.
Ability to talk and hear regularly; sit and reach frequently; stand and walk; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform daily morning and afternoon carpool supervision outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in the classroom and provide instructional and administrative support.
Deliver instruction to students and follow teachers’ instructional directives.
Support classroom management and student behavior.
Communicate performance expectations to students and provide student progress updates to teachers or supervisors.
Work with teachers to differentiate instruction for students’ diverse needs and support assessment of student performance.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and daily morning and afternoon carpool, regardless of weather conditions.
Support and cover other grade levels, classrooms, and student groups as assigned.
Provide enrichment activities that supplement the regular classroom curriculum.
Maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and the community.
Follow AVA policies, school procedures, staff handbook guidelines, and designated work hours; maintain confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.