Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)

Broward County Public Schools•Davie, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant provides classroom support to enhance the instructional process and helps deliver individualized education programs. Working under the direct supervision of a teacher, the assistant prepares instructional materials, supports classroom activities, and helps ensure students’ safety, welfare, and supervision throughout the school. The role also provides clerical support, assists with lunch and rest periods, supervises small groups, and may provide care when the teacher is temporarily absent for up to 30 minutes; this does not include substitute teaching. The position may involve supporting students with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and restroom functions, mobility, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral needs. The assistant is expected to follow safety procedures and applicable federal, state, and School Board policies; participate in relevant training; and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. Employment is subject to the district’s compensation plan and School Board-established work year and hours. This is a 189-day calendar position.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (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 the 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-related 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.
Assist with supervising 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 according to teacher-provided guidelines.
Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher according to teacher-provided guidelines.
Supervise small-group discussions and student activities.
Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
Use programs with groups of students.
Assist with daily living activities, which may include personal hygiene and restroom functions, diapering or catheterization, mobility assistance, lifting, positioning or transferring students, feeding, adaptive equipment, and behavioral support, including PBIP and positive crisis management skills.
Promote and perform 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.
Adhere to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state laws and School Board policies.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.