Instructional Assistant jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Job Summary: Every classroom has both a Classroom Teacher and an Instructional Assistant, which is what we call our "Teacher-in-Training position." The Instructional Assistant works closely with the classroom teacher, and he/she also may teach a small reading or math group daily as well as the possibility of teaching spelling and/or math facts. The Instructional Assistants receive the same extensive training and coaching that the classroom teachers do, and this gives them the opportunity to "have a foot in the door" for being promoted to classroom teachers as openings become available. This training has drawn a number of very talented staff to start in this role (Instructional Assistant) which gives them valuable apprenticeship experience in our rigorous curricula, methodology, and school culture. We have a definite preference for promoting from within: most of our classroom teachers started their tenure at JIES as an Instructional Assistant. We also have Satellite Assistants who work closely on the grade level to support in all of the grade level classrooms. When there is an opening in an Instructional Assistant position, we look first to our Satellite Assistants to fill that role.

Qualifications/Salary:

ASSISTANTS
Not In-field $17.00
In-field $18.00 per hour
IN-FIELD REQUIREMENTS Instructional staff must hold at least one of the following in the subject area in which they have been assigned to teach to be considered in-field:
Endorsement on a CO teaching license in ASSIGNED subject area
Degree (B.A. or higher) in ASSIGNED subject area
24 semester credit hours in ASSIGNED subject area
Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series) in ASSIGNED subject area
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Benefits: Instructional and Satellite Assistants are full-time staff and also receive full benefits. Our benefit package is excellent -truly- and provides heath, dental, and limited vision benefits. James Irwin Charter Schools' benefits for full-time employees cover all the employee's costs for insurance for most plans. FT employees may choose from several options for their insurance plans, including a traditional co-pay plan or a Health Savings Account. There are 191 work days in the JICS working agreement. This extends from August through May. Full-time employees are paid monthly in 12 equal amounts, even during the months when school is no longer in session (June and July). This allows us to offer heath benefits over the summer when staff are not working.