About this role
CLASS TITLE
Instructional Assistant I
REPORTS TO
Principal
SUPERVISES
N/A
BASIC FUNCTION
Assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a classroom setting. Assist in providing instruction to individuals or small groups. Monitor and report student progress.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The terms of employments are designated by the contract.
- Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintain records of student progress;
- Participate as 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;
- 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;
- Provide supervision to the class in absence of the teacher;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Basic subjects taught, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading;
- Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO
- Learn child guidance principles and practices;
- Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities;
- Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities;
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; print and write legibly;
- Understand and follow oral and written directions;
- Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities;
- Work cooperatively with others;
- Monitor, observe and report students' behavior according to approved policies and procedures;
- Operate instructional and office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
- Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
EVALUATION
- Annual development of a Professional Growth Plan.
- Evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with classified personnel standards.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate;
- Experience working with children in an organized setting preferred;
- Successful completion of one of the following: Associates Degree OR Two (2) years of full-time college study OR KY Para-educator Assessment
- If you don't have one of these degrees you may use this application and apply as an Instructional Monitor