2026-2027 Instructional Assistant

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1.      Plans and prepares for the instructional activities with the classroom teacher. Contributes to a positive classroom environment where every child is motivated to achieve.   2.      Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. 3.      Assists in individual children in need of special attention. 4.      Assists in escorting and supervising students to other locations. 5.      Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher. 6.      Prepares multimedia equipment and instructional materials. 7.      Assists teacher with noninstructional classroom duties, such as snack, lunch, bulletin boards, and other daily routines. 8.      Secures and organizes classroom supplies. 9.      Assists in reading, storytelling, calendar, and other appropriate activities. 10.    Assists small groups of students in the library, art class, computer lab, etc. as needed. 11.    Prepares instructional materials. 12.    Participates in appropriate in-service activities. 13.    Assists with classroom discipline. 14.    Attends meetings of the school as directed. 15.    Observes student performance and assists students in correcting seat work as it is being done. 16.    Assists the teacher in maintaining the classroom in clean, orderly, and functional condition. 17.    Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others. 18.    Performs such other tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned by the classroom teacher or school administrator. 19.    Strives to be desirable example for students in attitude, actions, speech, and dress.   MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1.   Associates degree or equivalent. Must be deemed "Highly Qualified". 2.   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to utilize positive human relation skills with all staff. Skills of keyboarding with accuracy at the speed necessary for the position. Skills in operating a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing applications. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to compile and summarize information. Ability to resolve problem situations with sound judgment. Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school system. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments. Knowledge of business letter writing and memos. Ability to compose correspondences independently. Ability to work in the absence of supervision. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work