Instructional Assistant - 5K

Paraprofessional Information and Hiring Requirements
Lexington County School District One paraprofessionals must meet one of the following prior to their date of hire:

• 60 college credit hours
• An associate degree or higher
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment (available at ETS.org)

Need the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment?
Register HERE to take it at our Adult Education Center.
 

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Position Title: Instructional Assistant, 5K Kindergarten

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

7 Hours/185 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 7)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a certified teacher, instruct students in academic and social skills so that the individual student needs, interests, and abilities are met. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Assists teacher with all classroom activities; assists with lunch and safety drills.
• Works one on one and in small groups with students as instructed by the certified teacher.
• Assists with benchmark assessments; leads intervention groups or assists with classroom intervention groups in the kindergarten setting.
• Assists teacher in supervising students inside and outside of the school building.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Provides toileting assistance for students as needed.
• Assists with clerical duties such as recording student attendance, collecting lunch money, collecting and recording various fees, and organizing and filing instructional materials.
• Ensures instructional areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assumes the role of teacher in all aspects when necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: