Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Job Title :  Instructional Assistant, 4K and 5K Kindergarten

Reports to (Title) :   Principal

Terms of Employment :

Grade :   7

Hours per Day :   7

Days per Year :  185

Type of Position : Full-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

General Summary

Under general supervision of a certified teacher, instruct students in academic and social skills so that the individual student needs, interests, and abilities are met. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Assists teacher with all classroom activities; assists with lunch and safety drills.
• Works one on one and in small groups with students as instructed by the certified teacher.
• Assists with benchmark assessments; leads intervention groups or assists with classroom intervention groups in the kindergarten setting.
• Assists teacher in supervising students inside and outside of the school building.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Provides toileting assistance for students as needed.
• Assists with clerical duties such as recording student attendance, collecting lunch money, collecting and recording various fees, and organizing and filing instructional materials.
• Ensures instructional areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assumes the role of teacher in all aspects when necessary.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, tools, and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in an office setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting / moving of items up to twenty-five pounds. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required.

Responsibility

Supervision of students in both instructional and non-instructional settings.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.