Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant for Williamstown Independent Elementary

Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description-Instructional Assistant

TITLE: Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate. One year experience in working with children in an organized setting. Successful completion of Federal/State Required Skills Exam.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOALS: Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.
• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher and maintains records of student progress.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher, administers and scores a variety of assessments according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records assessment data.
• Monitors and reports behavior of individual students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits; by operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
• Assists in overseeing students while in labs; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the Public.
• Performs routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the teacher, Principal or Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, includes arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform as a support person such that student achievement is maximized.