Edmentum Instructional Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Purpose is to support student achievement, growth and proficiency working collaboratively with classroom teachers, English Learner teachers, special education teachers and building leadership team. Instructional Assistant will support student achievement in an online credit recovery program aimed to put students on track for high school graduation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver targeted intervention to students in an online credit recovery program.
• Participate in professional development weekly to support student needs.
• Work with students in one on one, small group or large group settings.
• Enter, track and utilize student data to inform instructional practices, including progress monitoring of skills as needed.
• Develop lesson plans to support skill growth of students.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors, EL and Special Education teachers to best support each student.
• Contribute in a positive manner to support school goals and school culture and climate.
• Participate as needed or assigned in professional development in regards to curriculum and/or instructional practices.
• Communicate with staff and parents to support student growth and achievement.
• Other duties as assigned by building Principal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Classroom management experience or skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Shows passion for wanting to help others.
• Creativity skills.
• Ability to show patience.
• Positive attitude.
• Knowledge and skill in technology related programs
• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Seldom = Less than 25% /Occasional = 26 to 50% /Often = 51 to 75% /Very Frequent = Greater than 75%