Instructional Assistant - General Education Kindergarten

Performs instructional support work assisting classroom teachers in classroom activities as well as general administrative support tasks. Implements goals and objectives established by licensed teachers and works directly with students. Assists in the instruction of individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed by teachers or administrators.

What You Will Do

Provides assistance with activities and duties that implement the total school program, assists teachers in instructional activities, and assists teachers in ensuring an encouraging, caring, safe and healthy environment for all students.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles; ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps
• Working knowledge of successful instructional delivery methods
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made
• Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to constantly supervise the safety and well-being of students
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and recognize variations in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions, as needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Other benefits not explicitly mentioned in the posting