What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at Highland, School Town of?
SCHOOL TOWN OF HIGHLAND
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
This position works from 8 am to 2 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch (5.5 hours)
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students; monitor and report student progress. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the academic program; supervise recess; and other related duties as required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support and maintain classroom policies
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
- Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior
- Perform routine clerical duties; operate classroom and office equipment including computers, copy machines, and other equipment
- Provide 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
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
- Direct group activities of students assigned; assist in monitoring students as directed
- Supervise recess duty
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with school-age children helpful, but not necessary
Ability to:
- Assist teacher/s with assigned instructional activities
- Assist with instruction and related activities in classrooms or assigned learning environments
- Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with teachers, students, administrators, parents, other employees, and the general public
- Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities
- Print and write legibly
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Learn procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Environment
- Indoor classroom environment subject to interruptions
Physical Demands
- Occasional bending, pushing, and moving
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
- Clarity of vision at varying distances to monitor student’s behavior during classroom activities
- Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
- Kneeling and standing for extended periods of time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.06 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.74 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16