Position Title: High School Instructional Assistant

Contract: 9 Months

Employment Status: Full-time, On-site

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma 
• Obtained an ACT Workkeys Score of 3 or higher in each of these subjects: Business Writing, Applied Math, and Workplace Documents
• Documentation of at least one of these credentials 
  • Completed two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education, or
  • Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree, or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

• Related experience working in a school or with children preferred
• Valid Alabama Substitute Teacher License preferred

Job Goal:To assist the teacher in achieving identified instructional goals

Job Function and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and related data collection
• Assist with accommodation of learning environment and materials
• Assist with implementation of behavior management plans including data collection
• Provide personal care assistance
• Collaborate with all professionals including teachers, counselor, speech therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, and physical therapist
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assists them in developing appropriate social skills
• Assist with extra duties related to the supervision of students – lunch periods, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Guide independent study, practice work, and corrective instruction directed by the teacher collecting appropriate data throughout the process
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom use
• Assist with individual and small group remediation and instructional support
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Work cooperatively with others
• Work effectively under the direction of others
• Use instructional technology resources as appropriate for supporting students and assisting teachers
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities

Primary Physical Demands:

• See on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away 
• Hear on a continuous basis within less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away 
• Speak frequently and clearly
• Transition from various positions: standing, sitting, walking, kneeling or crouching. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, walk/run in a drill or emergency situation
• Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Agility to operate computer and other digital hardware
• Dexterity of hands and fingers for word processing

Typical Work Environment:

• Academic and professional for all ages
• Primarily indoors with varying temperatures
• Noise level is generally moderate 
• Access to telecommunications

Competitive salary and eligible Retirement Systems of Alabama health insurance and benefits.

i3 Academy is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment for all employees and applicants as part of its recruitment, employment, retention, promotion, and termination practices as these decisions are based on merit. No person shall be subject to discrimination within the organization, including any education program or activity, or denied benefits or compensation on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any personal characteristic(s).