Instructional Assistant - General Education, Multi-Grade

## Overview # **POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)** INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT # **WORKING TITLE** Instructional Assistant (IA) # **SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT** Elementary, Middle, or High School # **LOCATION** School Site # **PAY GRADE** Noncertified Grade 20 # **FLSA STATUS** Nonexempt # **ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT** No # **WORK WEEK SCHEDULE** Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends/Workday must not exceed more than 40 hours per week and begins at least 30 minutes prior to the instructional day for students.) # **POSITION PURPOSE:** Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in classroom activities as well as general administrative support tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students. Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators. Plans and collaborates with teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and concepts based on the understanding of individual students. # **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - # ***(See Education and Training for requirements for*** ***TITLE I schools*** ***)*** ***KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)*** - Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps; - Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods; - Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made; - Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles; - Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations; - Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others; - Ability to motivate students; - Ability to constantly supervise the safety and well-being of students; - Ability to work with a diverse student population and recognize variations in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; - Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions, as needed; - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public. ## ***EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE*** ***ALL SCHOOLS*** - High school diploma or GED. ## ***EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE*** ***IF TITLE I SCHOOL*** - Meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Pub.L.114-95, **AND** have one of the following: - Six documented semester hours of coursework in childhood education, **OR** - Two years of work experience in a childhood setting. ## **CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS** - ## Dependent upon the need of the school and the student population, hold and maintain a Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (Principal will determine if the position requires; CPI training will be provided through WCPSS). # **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - CPR and First Aid certification. # **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and assists teachers in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students. - Aids teachers with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing necessary materials; ensures materials for students are readily available according to the needs of the lesson plan. - Demonstrates professional and technical skills nece…