Instructional Assistant

        Reports to:                                                 Supervising Teacher and Principal

        Supervises:                                                 None 

        Term of Employment:                                10 months

        Salary:                                                        Based upon experience and 

                                                                            educational attainment

Qualifications:      

     •  Graduation from high school

• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
• Qualifications required under the provisions of “No Child Left Behind”:
  1. Associate degree, or
  2. Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
  3. Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn

                  96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Essential Job Functions:

1. Instructional Assistance:
   • Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom
   • Assists in the preparation of materials
   • Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher
   • Assists in implementing the planned program
   • Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation
   • Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program
   • Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
2. Clerical/Technical Assistance
   • Collects and records money according to established procedures
   • Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations
   • Performs clerical duties as assigned
   • Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment
   • Assembles materials to maximize their use
3. General Classroom Assistance
   • Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
   • Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner
   • Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
   • Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations
   • Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
   • Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom
   • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, etc.
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• operate motor vehicles
• operate job specific equipment per instructions
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
• understand and follow oral and written instructions

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.