Instructional Assistant
JOB SUMMARY: Provides instructional support and performs paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers by working with students or small groups; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of assigned teachers, pathologists, therapists, or principals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be highly qualified as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. Applicants must possess either of the following: an associate’s degree or 48 semester credit hours (2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam (score of at least 455)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assisting teacher or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assisting special population students with achieving established goals, with personal care and mobility; preparing and maintaining files and records.
1. Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives;
2. Maintains various records and files, keeps confidential files, test scores and related records;
3. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce material introduced by teacher;
4. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions;
5. Prepares various reports, sets up counseling sessions, conducts orientation sessions;
6. Verifies student records and grades for scholarships and awards; prepares honor roll;
7. Assists with large group activities;
8. Escorts students to special classes and therapy;
9. Guides independent study and other work assigned by teacher;
10. Advises teacher on student problems;
11. Assists students with handicaps, assists with loading and unloading buses;
12. Assists with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up routines;
13. Participates in in-service training programs as assigned;
14. Uses technology to enhance instructional programs
15. Performs related tasks as required
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials at ppsk12.us/jobs. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.