Instructional Aide

JOB CLASS:    Instructional Aide      

REPORTS TO: Building Principal – Edinboro Elementary School

FLSA:              Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE:     180 days/year; Monday-Friday; 8:45am to 3:45pm (excludes lunch)          

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide instructional support to students, assist classroom teachers with non-instructional duties, and provide support in different areas of the school as assigned. Employees in this position are expected to provide courteous assistance to students and staff.    

ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the teacher with non-instructional duties
• Assist the teacher in guiding and supervising students
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Support students with classroom/homework assignments
• Provide instructional interventions as assigned by the MTSS Academic Coordinator
• Manage student behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, at recess and/or dismissal as assigned
• Follow established procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Utilize the school-wide behavior program to teach, enforce, and retrain students in the established school-wide expectations
• Provide support in any area of the school as needed
• Assist in greeting students each morning
• Support operations of the school by providing assistance with office/clerical duties, including answering phones, filing, mailings, and/or document preparation
• Special duties as assigned by Building Principal

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduation or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education or Associate Degree (preferred)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Must maintain updated state required clearances

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in communicating with children and adults
• Ability to work with elementary age students in a supportive and guiding capacity
• Knowledge of and experience in an elementary school setting preferred
• Knowledge of Student Information System (PowerSchool)
• Ability to learn new software or equipment as needed
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students
• Ability to communicate clearly orally as well as in written and electronic formats
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling
• Ability to use an iPad for the purpose of communication and data recording
• Ability to use a copier
• Skill in organizing materials and information, electronically or physically to allow for efficient retrieval of information
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and how they may apply to sharing student information with various stakeholders who may be requesting information
• Knowledge of effective methods to engage diverse members of the community to promote positive relationships in collaborative working relationships
• Interpersonal skills used to work effectively with teams including skill in managing conflict or differences of opinion between subordinates or supervisors
• Skill in adapting to fluid work situations or adapting to changes in expectations, procedures, or technology used on the job
• Problem solving skills using creativity, reasoning, past experiences, and information available to overcome challenges on the job

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a sitting position for extended periods
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, talk, and hear
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Ability to work as a member of a team and in an environment with frequent interruptions

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications associated with this job.

General McLane School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, services, activities or employment practices, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, age,  veteran status, or any other legally protected class, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Age of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and/or any other applicable Pennsylvania or federal law.  For information regarding civil rights; how to request special accommodations; grievance procedures; or the responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title, IX, and Section 504, please contact the School District administrative offices.