Classified - Position - Instructional Assistant
Job Number : 3700240583
Start Date :
Open Date : 03/28/2024
Closing Date :
Job Description :

POSITION TITLE: PALS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL
OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 409

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the school principal and the Office of Elementary English, the
VALLSS Instructional Assistant is responsible for implementing early literacy intervention
instruction for students. As determined by identified student needs, this individual will be
assigned to work with multiple small groups of students. Ongoing professional development will
be an integral part of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in the administration of the VALLSS Screener as determined by the Office of
  Elementary English, three times per year, and assist with the interpretation of results of
  the VALLSS Screener.
• Provide instructional lessons to reach achievement goals for individual students and
  targeted student groups in collaboration with classroom teacher and/or reading specialist.
• Become knowledgeable of teaching methods and materials to support early literacy
  development.
• Prepare instructional materials; performs designated literacy lessons with students; uses
  supplementary learning materials as needed
• Administer assessment tools to assess student abilities related to desired educational
  goals, objectives, and outcomes; assists in assessing and evaluating student achievement.
• Collaborate with teachers and reading specialists in both written and oral formats, to
  share information regarding student achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of student data.
• Follow instructional schedule provided.
• Attend mandatory professional learning outlined by the Office of Elementary English.
• Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and
  information acquired to increase effectiveness.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability
to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional
equipment; ability to operate audio visual, standard office, word and data processing equipment;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students
and the general public.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other
employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the
ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking,
bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping,
crouching, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely.
Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
tasks.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess either of the following: an associates degree or 48 semester credit hours
(2 years) at an accredited college or university, or have successfully passed the Para Pro exam
(score of at least 455)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials
and 2 references. Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Locations:

Brighton ES

Churchland P&I

Cradock ES

Douglas Park ES

Waterview ES

Westhaven ES
Hourly Rate Range : $16.33 minimum
Job Description :
The Portsmouth Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).