What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant 2022-2023 position at Riverview Gardens School District?
SUMMARY: Report directly to the building principal or his/her designee. Assists with appropriate classroom activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assists with instructional programs and general school operations.
· Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
· Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
· Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
· Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
· Provides escorts assistance for children as necessary.
· Helps maintain informal student performance records.
· Assists teacher(s) in maintaining student work and study areas.
· Assists with the supervision of children during play periods.
· Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties listed above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Minimum of 60 college credit credits OR pass the Paraprofessional Exam
· Bachelor degree preferred. (Emphasis on teaching)
· Substitute Certification from DESE required.
· Ability and personality to work with colleagues, teachers, and other staff.
· Successful completion of a background check by Human Resources.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Year: 9 Month
Salary: Instructional AssistantsRange on the District Instructional Assistants Salary Schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following the CDC guidelines for COVID-19 protocols.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations