Instructional Assistant / Enrichment Block Supervisor

JOB TITLE:  Instructional Assistant                      

REPORTS TO: Building Principal                      

SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS:  Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with all students in all classroom settings to meet instructional goals and objectives of the school and district. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Task Completion

• Demonstrates reliability (attendance, punctuality, meeting deadlines)
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assignments
• Possesses skills and knowledge to perform the job competently
• Demonstrates skills at planning, organizing and prioritizing workload (For self and direct reports, If applicable)
• Holds self accountable for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion in a timely manner
• Demonstrates ability to work independently

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicates effectively with supervisor, peers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with supervision or as part of a team
• Possesses adeptness at analyzing facts, problem solving, decision making, and demonstrating good judgment
• Displays fairness towards all colleagues and students

Instructional Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with special needs with daily living activities for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school learning activities.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the building principal.
• Demonstrates willingness to grow professionally by participating in opportunities for development offered by the district. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students,  including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Demonstrates ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Demonstrates ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Possesses effective writing and verbal communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or carry  25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.