Job Title
Instructional Assistant: ISS / Behavior Intervention
Location
Sandhills Elementary School
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: possess an associate’s degree from an accredited college; or have earned 60 semester hours (or the equivalent) from an accredited college; or have GED or high school diploma and a passing score on the ParaPro test prior to employment. Must also have initiative, knowledge and understanding of adolescent‑age students, the ability and willingness to collaborate with others, the ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy, and the ability to accept individual differences among students.
Job Goal
Under occasional supervision and through administrative and certified teacher support, manage an environment of diverse students through active case‑management to include shared ownership of student needs, academic and behavior goals, and stakeholder communication.
Reports To
School Principal
Performance Responsibilities
- Provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment
- Performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing student activities
- Communicate regularly and effectively with certified teachers, parents and administration
- Remain knowledgeable about individual student needs and success plans
- Work individually with students needing academic or behavior interventions
- Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher
- Participate in staff development and training to learn and update skills related to the position
- Assist administration and staff with various administrative / clerical functions as requested
Physical Requirements
Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Terms of Employment
185 days on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 7 or Grade 8 (Associate’s degree or higher)
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s Policy.
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