JFK - 1ST GRADE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

JFK Elementary School is looking for a 1st Grade General Education Instructional Assistant. The position will be working directly with all 1st-grade students and teachers to support and enhance students’ learning. Successful experience working with diverse student populations is preferred but not required.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. No experience required

Associate degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with 1st-grade students and teachers
• Support students as directed by the classroom or collaborating teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing learning based on an understanding of students, their needs, abilities, and interests.
• Collaborate with the teacher in organizing the physical environment of the room.
• Organize instructional materials with support from the teacher.
• Report any pertinent information or insights gained about students and instruction to the classroom and collaborating teachers.
• Reinforce classroom and school expectations
• Substitute for a 1st-grade teacher when they are absent.
• Participate in district and school-specific professional development
• Provide a nurturing environment for all students through positive acknowledgment and encouragement.
• Help with testing and record keeping as assigned by the collaborating teacher.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned by the school principal.

:

• Understanding the Science of Reading
• Training and/or experience with EL Education Language Arts Curriculum
• Training and/or experience with Imagine Math
• Training and/or experience with Multilingual Learners and implementing inclusion practices
• Training and/or experience with Special Education inclusion practices

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please contact the JFK Principal, Sara Raabe. We are passionate about creating a staff that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and a school district where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person