Instructional Assistant (JrSr High Special Education)

Instructional Assistant for Williamstown Independent Elementary.

This position will be for the remainder of the 25-26 school year for 7.5 hours each day.

Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description

TITLE : Instructional Assistant (Jr/SrHigh Special Education)

QUALIFICATIONS : Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate. One year experience in working with children in an organized setting. Successful completion of Federal/State Required Skills Exam.

REPORTS TO : Building Principal

JOB GOALS : Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups monitor and report student progress.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES :

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

setting.

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students reinforcing and implementing instruction as

directed by the teacher and maintains records of student progress.

• Participates as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the teacher administers and scores a variety of

assessments according to established guidelines; assists in determining English proficiency of

identified students.

• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records assessment data.
• Monitors and reports behavior of individual students according to approved procedures; reports

progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.

• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas displays and exhibits; by operating

audio-visual equipment operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.

• Assists in overseeing students while in labs; provides for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assists students by providing proper examples emotional support a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills assemblies play periods and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students parents staff and the Public.
• Performs routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the teacher Principal or Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools includes 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.

ABILITY TO :

• Perform as a support person such that student achievement is maximized.

Required Experience:

Senior IC