Urgently Need SES Instructional Assistant I in USA

Job title: SES Instructional Assistant I

Company: Hopkins Country School District

Job description: Instructional Assistant I

Classified Position - 7320



Salary



Category 5 per Salary Schedule



Days



TBD



Reports to:



Assigned Teacher



School Principal



SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES



Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• Assists a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting


• Work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action

• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams


• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer arid score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students


• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information


• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary


• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records


• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies


• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary


• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance


• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs


• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary


• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations


• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips


• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned


• Utilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/district


• Maintains regular and predictable attendance


• Adheres to the professional code of ethics


• Successfully utilizes technology as appropriate in job function


• Perform related duties as assigned

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading


• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities


• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy


• Basic record-keeping techniques

• Learn child guidance principles and practices


• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities


• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities


• Print and write legibly


• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately


• Understand and follow oral and written directions


• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities


• Work cooperatively with others


• Monitor, observe and report studentrsquo;s behavior according to approved policies and procedures


• Operate instructional and office equipment

• Experience in working with children in an organized setting


• Must pass the Para-Educator test in accordance with State regulations

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