Instructional Assistant

Instructional AssistantUnder occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested. Reports to the assigned Teacher and Principal.Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.Assists teacher by recording attendance, grading assignments, recording and/or analyzing test scores/grades, substituting as needed, setting up labs/special projects, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, running errands, etc.Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio-visual equipment.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during study hall, during lunch and on school grounds.Assists individual children in need of special attention.May assist guidance, health and administrative staff as assigned, performing such duties as filling out forms, entering data into computer and/or retrieving student information from computer, copying and filing materials, etc.Assists with performing basic health assessments and first aid as needed.Coordinates and/or participates in special programs or projects as assigned.Attends staff meetings as required; participates in in-service training programs.Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed.Receives and reviews student assignments, psychological questionnaires, conduct reports, student records, etc.Prepares and/or processes progress reports, attendance records, lunch counts, medicine reports, class rolls, notes to parents, discipline forms, other routine reports and forms, etc.Refers to textbooks, policy and procedure manuals, teacher handbooks, reference books, etc.Operates a variety of equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, audio-visual equipment, telephone, adding machine, laminator, etc.May use math manipulatives, transparencies, forms, textbooks, art supplies, computer supplies, clerical supplies and basic medical/first aid supplies.Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, other school/District personnel, volunteers, etc.Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.Performs related duties as required.Requires a high school diploma supplemented by one to two years of experience working with children in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.