Instructional Assistant​/Classroom Aide

Overview

Purpose Statement/s:
The job of "Instructional Assistant” is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, and relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks.

• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
• Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementation of students' objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student's files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Monitors student’s classroom, library and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and assists in the supervision of the students in all areas of the school.
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge.

Job Requirements
- Qualifications:

Experience

Required:

Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, and use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Abilites to sit for prolonged periods of time, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
• Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and current TB clearance.