What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant/After School Program Assistant position at Jamestown School District?
About the Employer
Our talented and dedicated staff provides a strong educational experience, which includes both academic and social emotional learning. Our students enjoy a variety of extra programs such as a strong elementary sports program, library program, visual art classes, classroom music, and band. The district employs an on site counselor, who along with our trained staff, promote positive behavior intervention and support strategies, as well as Trauma-Informed practices.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of general education and / or special education students in a classroom or other learning environment and then transition into the After School Program; to perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties; and supervise students in a classroom, cafeteria or on the playground. As the After School Program Assistant, provide homework assistance, fun learning activities that are curriculum driven and enrichment activities such as sports, games, arts, music, crafts, drama and dance for students in the After School Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom environment; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning instructional activities and materials to meet student needs; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes as required.
Requirements / Qualifications