Indiana Public Schools Gary , IN 46402
Posted 3 weeks ago
JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructional Assistant
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have completed the equivalent of 36 hours of college credit.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and District Title One Director
SUPERVISES: Supplemental Assistance for Classroom Teachers
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Title One Instructional Assistants will provide supplemental assistance to the regular classroom teacher with the following tasks/responsibilities:
Following teacher-developed plans and maintaining a classroom climate that is conducive to learning.
Knowing specific needs of students, and encouraging student independence in their learning.
Following the established schedule, and at the same time, being flexible with necessary changes.
Maintaining student data.
In addition to the supplemental services listed above, the Title One Instructional Assistants will:
Attend professional development to learn methods for working with struggling students;
Learn and oversee the use of software and print materials for students;
Communicate in a positive manner with students, parents and staff.
Provide a positive role model for students.
Maintain confidentiality with student learning, behavior and discipline information.
Work with others to support all student learners.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principals, classroom teacher, District Title One Director, or Assistant Superintendent.
Help the Title 1 teacher/facilitator keep the Title 1 library and school materials in an organized and orderly manner.
THE EMPLOYEE SHALL REMAIN FREE OF ANY ALCOHOL OR NONPRESCRIBED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE OR IN HIS/HER DUTIES THROUGHOUT HIS/HER EMPLOYMENT IN THE CORPORATION.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year. Salary to be determined annually by the Board of School Trustees
and shall be effective January 1 of each calendar year.
EVALUATION: It is the Policy of the Lake Ridge School Board that the Title One Instructional Assistants be given a written evaluation by:
Evaluations may be given whenever the Building Principals and/or the Title One Director deem it appropriate or necessary.
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