Instructional Support Assistant - Part-Time

Instructional Support Assistant – Part-Time Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, support certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and free certified staff from non‑professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable focus on curriculum development. Essential Job Functions Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task. Assist students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related areas. Accompany students on field trips for supervision. Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed. Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement relative to IEP objectives, etc. Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities. Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties 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. Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. Understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Work with a diverse group of individuals. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in standard office and school building environments. Work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Must be Highly Qualified Have taken or will take the Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals and achieve a passing score. 48 hours of successful college course work. Associate's Degree or higher. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr