Substitute Paraprofessional

Aide Instructional Support

An instructional support assistant serves as a support person under the direction of a certified teacher. He/she must assume responsibility for working with identified students both in a one to one or small group setting. The assistant must be able to work in a variety of instructional settings supplementing the regular and/or specially developed instructional program. The assistant should be aware of current best practices and/or be willing to accept training appropriate to the instructional program.

Specific duties include:

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the instructional program
• Assist the teacher in routine functions involved with the daily management of the classroom
• Assist students with the learning process as prescribed by instructional staff and/or the students IEP, 504 plan
• Help adapt or modify material to meet the student needs
• Reinforce development of skills in a variety of instructional settings as prescribed by the teacher
• Provide academic support to assigned students
• Follow district policy with regard to total school responsibilities or assignments
• Participate in assessing students as directed
• Participate in IEP meetings as requested by the administration
• Assume job related duties assigned by the teacher or administrator