Instructional Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education; must be highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to work successfully with young children and communicate appropriately with students, teachers, parents, and community members.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, IEPs, lesson plans, data, correspondence, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical ability, including arithmetic with whole numbers and common fractions, applying rates, ratios, and percentages, and drawing and interpreting graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, scheduled, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General computer proficiency, including email, internet, word processing, school-related computer programs, and accurate typing.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, meet timelines, maintain confidentiality, manage conflict professionally, listen without interrupting, remain composed, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and complete bloodborne pathogen and blood spill training.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with young children is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and supplemental practice to students in mainstream and Special Education settings, under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and support students with moderate to severe behavior concerns.
• Use de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by district guidelines and within state law.
• Support students using augmentative communication and assistive technology.
• Assist students with toileting, diapering, and designated nursing tasks.
• Assist in planning and implementing student learning experiences and use learning strategies to reinforce or modify skills.
• Help students develop positive relationships, interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and appropriate behavior; serve as a role model and respond to discipline problems.
• Observe students, assist with recording development and progress, and report unusual academic or disciplinary concerns to a supervisor.
• Prepare, copy, and distribute instructional materials, visual aids, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervise students before, during, and after school in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, lunch, recess, passing times, field trips, and other school settings; maintain their safety and security.
• Maintain classroom discipline in the teacher’s absence and provide general student supervision as assigned.
• Evaluate student injuries, determine an appropriate course of action, provide minor first aid, and complete required paperwork.
• Assist with attendance, registration, bus lists, referrals, and enrollment records; use a computer for attendance and basic data entry.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service sessions, and workshops, and apply training to instructional duties.
• Complete required logs, forms, reports, and other paperwork; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow district policies, administrative regulations, building rules, and safety requirements; promptly report safety, sanitary, fire, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor or authorities.
• Communicate and cooperate professionally with students, staff, parents, and community members; work independently and as part of a team.
• Operate and troubleshoot office machinery and assist students before and after school as part of Safety Patrol.
• May perform library duties, including helping students locate books and reading stories to students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.