Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) (Part Time)
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant provides care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System and supports classroom instruction, including individualized educational programs. The position works under the direction of teachers and, as needed, administrators to prepare instructional materials, support student learning and behavior, and help maintain students’ safety and welfare. The role also provides classroom-related clerical and housekeeping support and assists students with daily living activities as required. The position is part time, based at Coral Park Elementary in Coral Springs, and follows a 189-day work calendar. Work hours are established by the School Board. The role is classified as nonexempt and is paid hourly under the district’s compensation plan.
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 program, formerly known as 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 corresponding readiness skills; or an 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 as needed 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 a teacher’s 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 up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching.
- Construct and design tests and worksheets according to teacher-provided guidelines.
- Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to provided guidelines.
- Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
- Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
- Use programs with groups of students.
- Support students’ daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral assistance; this may include diapering, catheterization, lifting, positioning, transferring, and 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.
- Follow safety rules and procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
