About this role
BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ? Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress. ? Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams. ? Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students. ? Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information. ? Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary. ? Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records. ? Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies. ? Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary. ? Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance. ? Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. ? Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary. ? Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations. ? Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. ? Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned. ? Perform related duties as assigned.