Instructional Aide

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE

Folsom School District is looking for a dynamic candidate to assist the classroom teacher. The candidate should possess the qualities to help students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and maintain positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

This position is available immediately.

The mission at Folsom School is to create a learning environment that honors family values and serves the unique academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of all students in a safe and caring environment. We strive to foster our students' creativity and self-determination to develop a lifelong love of learning.

We encourage students to approach learning as problem-solvers, designers, and creators by providing access to the technologies, tools, and resources needed to achieve their goals. Folsom staff members are committed to working with parents and community partners to enable students to understand the world around them and the talents within them so they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Elementary Teacher Certification, County Substitute Certification, or minimum 60 college credits.

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1.Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.

2.Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade-level standards.

3.Implement, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success.

4.Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials.

5.Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

6.Assist teacher with administrative records and preparation of required reports.

7.Function as an appropriate role model for children, providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance.

8.Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom, and/or during special area classes.

9.Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume, copy of certificates and letters of recommendation by October 10, 2024 to:

Mr. Kevin Fricke, Superintendent

employment@folsomschool.org

Folsom School

1357 Mays Landing Road

Folsom, NJ 08037