Instructional Assistant

Job summary
Provides support services for teachers and administrators.Performs routine clerical and/or instructional assignments within established procedures and standard practices.Assists teachers with classroom duties and students with academic subjects.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Assisting teachers with classroom duties and providing small group instruction.• Assisting students with academic subjects through one-to-one, small group, or whole class support.• Preparing and reproducing classroom materials, assisting with bulletin boards and displays.• Assisting students on and off the school bus, supervising students at lunch, and providing supervision in various areas of the school.• Assisting in classrooms and office as assigned and needed.• Providing clerical assistance, including typing, filing, maintaining records, attendance, and ordering supplies.• Performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.• Must meet the minimum state requirements, which include passing a score of 455 on the Paraprofessional Assessment or completing two years of study at an institution of higher education or possessing an Associate's Degree.• College transcripts or parapro scores must be submitted.• Prefer working knowledge of Title I programs, standards, and requirements.• Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as current First Aid/CPR/AED certification and/or specific training on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Key Skills Needed
• Knowledge of childhood growth and development• Behavior management techniques• Clerical procedures• General academic subjects• Ability to supervise children• Basic clerical tasks• Effective oral and written communication• Ability to follow instructions• Professionalism