Classroom Instructional Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructional Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
• Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have completed the equivalent of 36 hours of college credit.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and District Title One Director SUPERVISES: Supplemental Assistance for Classroom Teachers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Title One Instructional Assistants will provide supplemental assistance to the regular classroom teacher with the following tasks/responsibilities:

• Following teacher-developed plans and maintaining a classroom climate that is conducive to learning.
• Knowing specific needs of students, and encouraging student independence in their learning.
• Following the established schedule, and at the same time, being flexible with necessary changes.
• Maintaining student data.

In addition to the supplemental services listed above, the Title One Instructional Assistants will:

• Attend professional development to learn methods for working with struggling students;
• Learn and oversee the use of software and print materials for students;
• Communicate in a positive manner with students, parents and staff.
• Provide a positive role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality with student learning, behavior and discipline information.
• Work with others to support all student learners.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principals, classroom teacher, District Title One Director, or Assistant Superintendent.
• Help the Title 1 teacher/facilitator keep the Title 1 library and school materials in an organized and orderly manner.

THE EMPLOYEE SHALL REMAIN FREE OF ANY ALCOHOL OR NONPRESCRIBED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE OR IN HIS/HER DUTIES THROUGHOUT HIS/HER EMPLOYMENT IN THE CORPORATION.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year. Salary to be determined annually by the Board of School Trustees and shall be effective January 1 of each calendar year. EVALUATION: It is the Policy of the Lake Ridge School Board that the Title One Instructional Assistants be given a written evaluation by:

• Building Principals of his/her job performance a minimum of once per year AND
• The Title One Director of his/her job performance a minimum of once per year

Evaluations may be given whenever the Building Principals and/or the Title One Director deem it appropriate or necessary.