What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irvington Elementary School HS/PS Instructional Assistant position at Breckinridge County School District?
Breckinridge County Schools
Job Description
JOB TITLE : Instructional Assistant
SUPERVISOR : Principal
EXEMPT STATUS : Non-Exempt
WORK YEAR : Up to 185 Days
BASIC FUNCTION : To assist, under the direction and supervision of certified personnel, in providing the best educational experience for all students.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
- Instructs individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher
- Participates as a member of an instructional team; develops appropriate relationships with team members, parents, and students
- Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher
- Monitors and reports the behavior of students according to approved procedures
- Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records, maintains attendance records
- Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies
- Assists in overseeing students while in activities; provides for supplies as necessary
- Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance
- Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
- Assures the health and safety of students by following health practices and regulations
- Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips
- Participates in meetings and training programs as assigned
- Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities
- Acts in accordance with the policies as set forth by the Breckinridge County Board of Education, KRS, KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations
- Demonstrates loyalty, dedication, and a positive attitude toward the mission and goals of the Breckinridge County Schools
- Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school
- Utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance
- Is familiar with emergency procedures and crisis management and assists with implementation as necessary
- Duties may include performance of health services, for which training will be provided
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrator
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING :
ABILITIES :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and / or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
