Early Childhood (K-1) Instructional Assistant

Beebe Schools

      Instructional Assistant   

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Assistant supports the classroom teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This role assists with instruction, small group support, classroom management, and daily routines while promoting students' social, emotional, and academic growth.

Essential Functions

• Serve as an instructional assistant.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Assist teachers as needed to support student activities.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

     Education:                        High School Diploma or GED

     Experience:                      No prior experience necessary

     Computer Skills:              Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of 

                                             proficiency with computers and programs                                             

                                             associated with the position.

Other Requirements:    

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

2.  Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members. 

The Beebe School District has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Beebe School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Beebe School District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Beebe School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.