Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding)
Core
Provide classroom supports, supervision, and care for students in an elementary school setting, including assisting with instruction, daily living activities, and safety.
Role type
Instructional Assistant (Special Education/General Education)
Builds
Supports individualized programs of education and classroom instructional processes
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education
Required skills
Supervision of students, assistance with daily living activities (hygiene, mobility, feeding), classroom clerical support, implementation of behavioral assistance programs, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Bilingual skills, completion of Teacher Assisting Curriculum, passing score on ParaPro Test, associate degree or 60+ college credits
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Supervise and escort students throughout the school, assist individual students with learning and daily tasks, prepare instructional materials and teaching aids, assist with lunchroom and nap/rest periods, provide care for children when teacher is absent (max 30 mins), assist with personal hygiene and mobility needs, implement positive crisis management skills
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support role