Dedicated, self-motivated, part-time Instructional Assistant needed at IC Imagine Charter School in Asheville. Modified, year-round school schedule, working about 25 hours per week, does not include benefits.

Duties and Responibilities:

• Must maintain positive communication with students and teachers 
• Work cohesively in a team setting 
• Collaborate with general education teachers and other support staff 
• Utilize a positive reinforcement behavioral system 
• Support grade level teams by carrying out clerical tasks. 
• Assist teachers in organization of materials and classrooms.
• Carry out small groups as needed for grade level teams/ classroom teachers. 
• Communicate with teachers about grade level and classroom needs. 
• Support in classrooms during instruction, as needed, to help students stay engaged and on task. 
• Independently executing said activities.
• Follow the processes laid out in the employee handbook, respond to emails in a timely manner, and ensure timely feedback is given
• Assist in arrival and/or dismissal, as needed. 
• Provide coverage for K-5 classrooms, as needed.
• Provide lunch coverage for 2 classrooms daily.
• Provide recess supervision, as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making as well as observation, listening, and coaching
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Possess strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a busy environment
• Proficiency with GSuite

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma 
• 1 year of classroom experience, preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching and bending
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.