Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Reports to: Building Principal Employment and FLSA Status: Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with all students in all classroom settings to meet instructional goals and objectives of the school and district. Essential Functions Task Completion: Demonstrates reliability (attendance, punctuality, meeting deadlines) Task Completion: Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assignments Task Completion: Possesses skills and knowledge to perform the job competently Task Completion: Demonstrates skills at planning, organizing and prioritizing workload (for self and direct reports, if applicable) Task Completion: Holds self accountable for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion in a timely manner Task Completion: Demonstrates ability to work independently Collaboration and Communication: Communicates effectively with supervisor, peers, and stakeholders Collaboration and Communication: Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with supervision or as part of a team Collaboration and Communication: Possesses adeptness at analyzing facts, problem solving, decision making, and demonstrating good judgment Collaboration and Communication: Displays fairness towards all colleagues and students Instructional Responsibilities 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 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, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc. Assists students with special needs with daily living activities for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school learning activities. Completes other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the building principal. Demonstrates willingness to grow professionally by participating in opportunities for development offered by the district. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace. 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. Understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students. Possess effective writing and verbal communication skills. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Prior experience working with children, preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or carry 25 lbs. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to reach in all directions. Reasonable Accommodation The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants. Terms of Employment 180 days per school year. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Classified Personnel. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job. Equal Employment Opportunity The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the protected classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law. #J-18808-Ljbffr