Job Summary

 

The job of Instructional Assistant 1 General was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under 

 

the direction of the supervising teacher, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students; 

 

assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior, and providing information to appropriate supervising 

 

Instructional staff.

 

This job reports to the principal and supervising teacher.

 

Essential Functions

 

Administers classroom assignments, tests, homework, and make-up work under the direction of the classroom teacher for the 

 

purpose of supporting the teacher and students in the classroom.

 

Assists in maintaining instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g., test scores, etc.) for 

 

ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

 

Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., reading stories, listening to students read, 

 

providing writing assistance, reinforcing English skills, providing spelling practice, facilitating activities assisting with computer 

 

programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic 

 

goals and grade-level standards.

 

Attends meetings, conferences, and in-service training programs (e.g., par educator conference, medical needs training, etc.) for

 

the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

 

Communicates with supervising instructional staff for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress.

 

Conducts classroom activities and/or assignments under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting 

 

and reinforcing classroom objectives.

 

Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, 

 

bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, enrichment classes, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning 

 

environment.

 

Provides under the supervision of an assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. 

 

academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and contributing to 

 

students' success in school.

 

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students to appropriate instructional staff (e.g., progress, behavior, 

 

academic achievement, social interaction, etc.) for the purpose of improving student achievement, behavior, and socially 

 

appropriate interactions.

 

Responds to emergency situations (e.g., student injuries, socially inappropriate behavior, etc.) for the purpose of resolving

 

immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

 

Performs general clerical functions (e.g., copying, filing, laminating, collating, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the instructio nal 

 

program.

 

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

Minimum Job Re uirements

 

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

 

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices;

 

Operating standard office equipment, including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written 

 

procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific 

 

knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and 

 

practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ 

 

behavior.

 

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to 

 

work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also 

 

required to work with others, work with similar types of data, and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving with data 

 

requires following prescribed guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies are required. 

 

to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; 

 

maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, and working with constant interruptions.

 

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Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; and providing information and/or advising. 

 

others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's 

 

function.

 

Work Environment

 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, 

 

pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job 

 

requires 50% sitting, 40% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.

 

Education

 

High School diploma or equivalent

 

Experience

 

Job-related experience is desired.

 

Certificates & Licenses

 

None Specified

 

Required Testing

 

None Specified

 

Clearances

 

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance

 

Cont inuing Education/Training

 

Occasionally as needed to perform changing essential functions of the position

 

FLSA Status

 

Non-exempt

 

Salary Grade

 

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