Instructional Assistant
Instructional Assistant
Summary:
Instructional Assistant will support the classroom teacher through working with a diverse group of student learners. The instructional assistant directs learning experiences; maintains a positive learning environment; prepares and uses classroom materials; keeps appropriate records; assists the implementation of the IEP; and performs other related duties as assigned under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists teachers to prepare and present instructional materials for the purpose of implementing the instructional program.
- Assists teacher for the purpose of maintaining a cooperative and creative instructional environment.
- Supervises students and organizes the learning materials.
- Evaluates student progress for the purpose of assisting teacher in educational planning.
- Teaches students individually and in small groups to reinforce instructional materials, to learn new skills and abilities, and to implement the IEP.
- Monitors/directs student activities and behavior, and provides feedback to teacher.
- Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and assist students with de-escalation techniques and executive functioning skills.
- Participates in meetings, trainings, and other activities to promote the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals (as needed).
- Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating visual equipment, using educational training equipment, and distributing/collecting paper and supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the smooth operation of the classroom and/or program.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
- Read notes, memos, student reports
- Maintain effective cooperative relationships with students, teachers, staff and school community
- Receive and implement job duties based on brief and concise oral direction
- Work effectively in direct work with individual students or small groups
Knowledge of:
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary
- Basic math skills
- Computer skills using MS Word, MS Excel, email, etc.
- General needs and behaviors of students of various backgrounds
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Ability to:
- Understand and address students with learning disabilities
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions