About this role
Employee Group: TCCAPSA
Classification: IV
Hours: 6.0 hours per day
Status: School year - 150 work days + paid holidays
Location: All 11 Elementary Buildings (travel is required)
Signing Bonus: $1,000 (50% paid upon completion of probationary period).
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary
General Summary
The Indigenous Education Instructional Assistant works with Native American and Alaskan Native students on academic and other needs. The Indigenous Education Instructional Assistant student support is directed and supervised by the Indigenous Education program coordinator with cooperation and input from classroom instructor and/or school administrators.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with identified Indigenous Education program students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom to reinforce learning of basic and advanced skills to improve school success.
- Develops plans of appropriate activities for Indigenous Education students to achieve the objectives directed by the classroom instructor.
- Assists the Indigenous Education student's classroom instructor in the preparation of strategies and materials to reinforce basic and more advanced skills for individual students.
- Assists classroom instructors with Indigenous Education student behavior management as requested.
- Alerts the classroom instructor and Indigenous Education Program Coordinator of any issues about an Indigenous Education student.
- Participates in Indigenous Education staff activities and developments at assigned building, department, and district levels as necessary.
- Works with Indigenous Education students on computer to access and develop necessary academic skills as needed to supplement learning.
- Assists with testing as requested.
- Attends Indigenous Education Instructional Assistant and building staff, Individual Evaluation Plan (IEP) and Team Addressing Student Concerns (TASC) meetings as requested by the Indigenous Education Program Coordinator. If the classroom instructor requests meeting attendance, please receive Indigenous Education Program Coordinator approval.
- Maintains student reports, records, and makes recommendations as requested by Indigenous Education Program Coordinator. Forward the documentation as scheduled.
- Supports the cultural identity, heritage, and unique cultural needs of Native American and Alaskan Native students throughout educational programs and activities.
- Assists with planning, coordinating, and facilitating culturally relevant activities, events, and community-connected programming in collaboration with staff and local Indigenous community members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
- Previous experience working with children.
- Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
- Preference given to Native American and Alaskan Natives.
Environmental Conditions
Work is typically performed in indoor environments featuring moderate to elevated noise levels. Tasks may require working in varied conditions, including cold or heat, and navigating slippery or uneven ground. The work environment involves regular contact and interaction with students, educational equipment, and general office machinery.
Work Schedules
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district's school year calendar and position-specific work-day calendar.
Background Checks
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.