What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant (2026-2027 School Year) position at Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction of Teacher, assist in the instruction, supervision, and training of individual or groups of students by performing a variety of instructional support activities related to an effective learning environment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Instruct individuals and small groups of students in various learning situations.
• Supervise students to maintain effective environment.
• Implement school wide discipline policies.
• Organize instructional environment; set up materials for daily activities, and maintain neat and orderly classroom/ instructional areas.
• Prepare materials and/or equipment for use in classroom activities; gather appropriate resource materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitor student progress through observation, daily contact, and maintenance of accurate student records.
• May also administer, check, and record standardized/classroom tests, daily assignments, and homework.
• Perform non instructional duties such as establishing and maintaining informational and operational records and files, attendance records, lunch counts, and permission slips.
• Assist students with assigned work; listen to students read, answer questions, reinforce concepts, check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend in-service training, parent conferences, and after school meetings as assigned.
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Age appropriate methods of tutoring and motivating students;
- Proper use of English, spelling, and grammar;
- General office procedures, practices, and equipment;
- Classroom procedures and children's instructional and recreational activities, games, arts, and crafts.
ABILITY TO:
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills sufficient to obtain a passing score on a standardized proficiency test;
- Communicate in both oral and written forms;
- Supervise students in a variety of situations;
- Establish and maintain accurate records and files;
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records and information;
- Follow district policies, school rules and regulations regarding students;
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
- Normally located in a work environment with light physical qualifications and requirements.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. maximum or carry any object weighing up to 15 lbs.