Instructional Assistant

Job Title

Teacher Assistant

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field. One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children is preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics; student behavior management strategies and techniques; appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; basic arithmetical concepts; routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures; standard office machines and equipment, including computers.
• Ability to:
  Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment; perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment including computers; learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment;
  
  understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results.
• Requisition, store and maintain an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May assist with extracurricular programs and incentives.
• May assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment during recess, study halls, lunch, bus lineup, and in the regular classroom.
• Provide such other assistance as the supervisor may require.

• CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as a part-time position and is subject to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Board of School Trustees. Pay is hourly based on the Teacher Assistant schedule.
• REPORTS TO: Teacher/Building Principal
• JOB GOAL: Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required.

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results.
• Requisition, store and maintain an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May assist with extracurricular programs and incentives.
• May assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment…