Instructional Assistant - Middle School

Instructional AssistantPart-time schedule (about 29.5 hours/week). Schedule: Mon-Thu 8:15 am - 3:00 pm; Fri 8:15 am - 12:30 pm Under the supervision of the Chancellor and Director of Student Services and Accountability, and as directed by a certificated employee, the Instructional Assistant assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned classroom; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provides routine clerical support and perform related work as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises;Tutoring individuals and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitors and oversees student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confers with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assists with the implementation of lesson plans;Monitors and assists students after instruction has been given by the teacher;Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, recess periods, and field trips;Reads to students, explains words and meanings, re-phrases materials, and provides similar learning examples;May assist in the administration of score tests and compute and record grades;Maintains student records and files;Confers with teacher about program and student needs;Observes and controls behavior of students in the classroom, lunch areas, playground, or other learning environments according to approved procedures; monitors students during outdoor activities as directed; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior;Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavioral strategies;Prepares teaching materials and learnRequirements / Qualifications:Cover Letter Resume 3 Professional ReferencesLetter of IntroductionResumeComments and Other Information:All members of OPA believe in and support the mission statement which is: Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. We are committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued. The Board of Directors is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. School programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.