Date Available:
08/01/2024 POSITION SUMMARY:
Instructional Support Assistants serve as a co-facilitator in learning for the classroom assigned in core content areas with an emphasis on balanced literacy. As a co-facilitator for learning, attending professional learning sessions, staff meetings, PLCs and other position enhancements will be expected. Instructional Support Assistant in this role will support ELD and GT services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
An Instructional Support Assistant will engage in:

• co-planning, delivering, and reflecting upon daily lesson plans, learning objectives and learning targets, using the Beyond Textbook framework and appropriate support resources.
• planning and facilitating for small group instruction for K-3 students in core content area instruction.
• work with teachers to collaboratively analyze instructional growth and achievement.
• acquisition of and use of positive behavior management strategies.
• additional instructional supports as needed for students in 1:1 and small group settings, which may include re-teaching or enrichment.
• the participation in school-based committees and groups.
• determining student needs based upon data analysis with support from lead teacher or interventionists.
• collaborative work with other instructional professionals and administrative team members to provide research-based instruction.
• monitoring of students in non-classroom settings (cafeteria and playground) and assist with everyday situations.
• culturally responsive strategies that are in support of the school and district culture, climate and needs.
• awareness of trauma informed practices to support the needs of all children and their social and emotional well-being.
• professional practices and awareness of confidentiality of all student and staff data and information.
• other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Required

• An Associate’s (or higher) degree or equivalent experience in working with early childhood (birth through age 8) instruction OR
• 36 hours of coursework in or toward a degree in Early Childhood Education or other appropriate degree program.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math. Transcripts will be reviewed and a demonstration of skills may be required.

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.
• Experience in the Early childhood/ Elementary classroom setting.
• Experience working with computers, word processing, and general office equipment to support record keeping, data, and other job related tasks.
• Experience in working with computers as an instructional tool to enhance learning with and for students.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
An Instructional Support Assistant

• is an effective communicator.
• is flexible and adaptable to change.
• has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers.
• maintains a positive attitude.
• is willing to learn and be trained in best instructional practice to support academic and social emotional development of children.
• demonstrates an appreciation and acceptance of diversity.
• observes all district policies and procedures.
• supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions required the following physical demands:

• Some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and signification fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing throughout the day.
• This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.

SALARY:
Initial salary placement on Class 6 of the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule located at ssd2.org
BENEFITS:
Employees working 30 hours or more a week qualify for benefits. Sheridan School District No. 2 contributes to PERA. The employee contribution is 11% and the District contributes 21% of salary.
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District and is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.