Instructional Assistant

Instructional AssistantReports to: Building Principal Location: Elementary SchoolEvaluated by: Building Principal Evaluation period: AnnualQualifications: Must hold a State of Indiana Substitute Teacher Permit or Indiana Teacher Permit Minimum 60 college credit hours or Para Pro licensePurpose of PositionDuties as an instructional assistant are to support academic instruction and/or perform supervisory duties as assigned by the building principal.Responsibilities and Duties:Individual or small group instruction including planning and preparationClerical, classroom, and/or instructional duties as assigned by the principal or acting supervisorSupervise RecessSupervision of studentsEthical behavior and confidentiality of informationQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents. Ability to speak effectively with staff and students.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning abilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrates a willingness to assist and work cooperatively with colleagues. Proficient in the use of office technology. Display tact and courtesy when dealing with students, parents, staff and others in the performance of this position.The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.Terms of Employment180 days.Wage rate: Starting at $15.00