Instructional Assistant

Location: Poseyville

Instructional Assistant (Junior/Senior High School - 2 Openings)

Reports To:

Building Principal

Classification:
Non-Certified Employee

Position Requirements :

* Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

* Experience in an educational setting (preferred)

* Excellent Communication and Team Skills

* Strong Organizational Skills

* Strong Emotional Intelligence

Employment Factors

* 180 Day Contract

* 12 Personal Leave Days

* 7.5 Hours Per Day

* Non-Certified Benefit Package

* Starting Salary Range $14.19-$15.86/hr

Days will be prorated based on start date. Above Employment Factors are for a full school year.

Nature of Work

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

* Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

* Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

* Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

* Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

* Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

* Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

* Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

* Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

* Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

* Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

* Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

* Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

* Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

* Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

* Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Employment Factors

* 180 Day Contract

* 12 Personal Leave Days

* 7.5 Hours Per Day

* Non-Certified Benefit Package

* Starting Salary Range $14.19-$15.86/hr