Instructional Assistant

Job Title

7.5 hours per day, 181 days per year CLASSIFICATION: INST 01 ($21.75-$25.30 per hour)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys.
• Must pass various pre-employment background screenings
• Ability to work with and understand the needs of students
• Computer experience
• Bilingual desired
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse population desired

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that materials for activities designed by the teacher are ready upon arrival of students
• Assists in maintaining a safe learning environment for all children
• Assists with group or individual instruction
• Ensures student safety in a variety of settings
• Assists classroom teacher with the development of weekly lesson plans
• Participates with other members of the staff in cooperative efforts
• Ensures that parents are informed of upcoming events and opportunities for parent participation
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, progress and personal student information
• Completes all other assigned duties which are building wide shared responsibilities

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.