Instructional Assistant

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: a High School diploma or equivalent and some experience working with children in an organized setting. Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices.

• Safe practices in classroom activities.

• Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

• Basic instructional methods and techniques.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

• Operation of standard office and classroom equipment.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to:

• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.

• Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities.

• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans.

• Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

• Operate standard office and classroom equipment.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

• Maintain records and files.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Please click on "View Job Description" for more details. Licenses and other Requirements: - Valid First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) year of hire. Work Environment:

• Classroom environment. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH A COMPLETE APPLICATION:

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (One current - within one year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Email is the primary form of communication for this recruitment. Please monitor your email account, including your spam folder, on a regular basis for any related communication. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: *Dates are subject to change

• Potential Exam Date: Week of May 27, 2024 Potential Panel Interview: Week of June 3, 2024 JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provide routine clerical support.

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