Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Provides support services for teachers and administrators. Performs routine clerical and/or instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices. Tasks performed are outlined in oral and written instructions; employees have some control over work assignments. Contacts are made within and outside the school and may require the handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with parents, teachers, and staff. Some judgment is required. Each position will have a specific set of work assignments particular to meeting the needs of the students or department being served.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates for employment must be a minimum of 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or GED. Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists teachers with classroom duties, including providing small group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with academic subjects; one-to-one, small group, or whole class support.
• Prepares and reproduces classroom materials; assists with bulletin boards and displays.
• Assists in classrooms and office as assigned and as needed.
• Provides clerical assistance – including typing, filing, maintaining records, attendance, ordering supplies and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operation:

Uses a personal computer and/or laptop, standard office equipment, and other equipment related to the assigned area.

Contacts:

Contacts are made within and outside the school division and require the handling of sensitive and/or confidential information related to students served.

Decision Making:

Performs work under the direction of the teacher(s) and administrator(s). Work requires some independence and judgement.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; to hear, understand speech, and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in a school classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to quiet.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Demonstrated basic reading, writing and computation skills. Previous experience working with groups of children. Some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others, of childhood growth and development, behavior management techniques, and clerical procedures. Demonstrated ability to supervise children in the absence of a supervisor, to perform basic clerical tasks, to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.

Requirements:

• This position requires current First Aid/CPR /AED certification.
• The employee must attend provided training, as well as any required additional training(s), and renew as mandated.
• The employee must be highly qualified, defined as meeting one of the following options:
• a) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 credit hours);
• b) obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• c) passed the formal state assessment (ParaPro Assessment).
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Transcripts - Applicants must provide both undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable with the application.
• References - Applicants must submit two (2) written references; references should be from a current or previous supervisor. References from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history. Applicants may use the Nottoway County Public Schools reference form that is incorporated in the online application or a signed, dated letter of reference.
• Applicants applying online may upload these documents into the on-line application. Completed applications not submitted online may be hand- delivered to the Nottoway County School Board Office, located at 10321 East Colonial Trail Hwy, Crewe VA or mailed to the care of Melissa Chamberlain, PO Box 47, Nottoway VA 23955.
• Successful outcomes of the following background investigations/tests are required before any offer of employment can be finalized:
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nottoway County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.