Middle School Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College credits
• Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Satisfactory score on grade-level content, instructional best practices, and school culture and routines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of school procedures and policies. Ability to adapt to different situations and schedules. Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to plan and/or implement instructional activities. Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment. Ability to perform clerical responsibilities. Ability to cooperate and work as a member of a team. Physical ability to lift student if required by job assignment.

Reports To: Principal or designee

Job Goal: To provide instructional and technical assistance to meet the specialized needs of students.

Performance Responsibilities:

Planning/Preparation:

• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing materials, teaching aids, bulletin boards and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials supporting instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Schedule space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desks, tables, chairs and activity areas.
• Examine short and long term unit plans prepared by the teacher and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials
• Assist the teacher in preparing for changing curriculum to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Confer with teacher on progress of students.
• Serve as substitute teacher when necessary

Administrative/Management:

• Use time efficiently.
• Provide student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading, riding, and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice situation, following appropriate training, as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the security of records, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the teacher in the enforcement of classroom rules and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students.
• Check objective tests and mark errors but not assign a grade.
• Escort or transport students to and from classrooms, clinic, cafeteria as required.

Intervention/Direct Services:

• Provide instructional assistance as coordinated by the teacher or administrator.
• Lead small group activity, following appropriate training, planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Use classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom environment.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, health and safety issues, or grooming if required.

Terms of Employment: Non-Exempt, hourly position