Job Summary:

An Instructional Assistant assists teachers and other staff and works with students in a specialized area of instruction or behavior management. Duties include, but are not limited to, participating in the planning and development of a particular program for students in an area of specialization under the direction of the supervisor. Training of staff and students may also be involved. An instructional assistant works directly under the supervision of an administrator with a significant amount of independent initiative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan, develop, and implement program activities under the direction of the supervising administrator and/or
• Instruct, supervise, monitor, and assess students in the program, teaching appropriate student behaviors and social
• Cultivate relevant community, work site, or parental
• Maintain ongoing communication with school personnel regarding students in the
• Assist in the development and implementation of student transition and evaluation
• Maintain program equipment and
• Document student progress, prepare reports, and maintain Medicaid and student data sheets as requested.
• Maintain budget
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information, providing information to parents, teachers, and others on a “need to know” basis,
• Attend staff, I.E.P, and parent meetings as
• Follow state and federal laws and local policies and procedures in the area of educational requirements and program
• Participate in the planning, development, and support of behavior management strategies and
• Participate in required in-service training
• Other duties as assigned or appropriate to the particular work

Supervision Received: Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by Supervising Administrator or Designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements:

Must demonstrate training, proficiency, and expertise in a specialized area of instruction or behavior management. Must be able to work independently. Must demonstrate experience working with students of various abilities. Requires evidence of meeting School District qualifications. An individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

1. Education: High school degree, or equivalent. Additionally, must meet one of the following criteria:
   1. Associates Degree or higher
   2. 45 College Credits
   3. Accuplacer Test Scores of:
      1. Arithmetic equal or greater than 66,
      2. Elementary Algebra equal or greater than 42, and
      3. Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills combined equal or greater than 180
   4. Paraeducational Assessment, from The Master Teacher. Passing status on Reading, Writing, & Math: Instructional Support & Knowledge Application. Contact Director of Special Services for information.
2. Experience District requirements as outlined above. One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting desired. Good working knowledge of children, knowledge of education, and teaching methods
3. Language Skills: Ability to read, interpret, and explain documents such as classroom assignment, professional documents, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to provide effective instructional support and receive constructive
4. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts (i.e. banking, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume)
5. Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations in a safe, efficient manner. Must be able to multi-task to meet objectives on time, on budget.
6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle
7. Other Skills and Abilities:

• Follow through and seeing tasks and projects to completion is
• Pride in one's work and completion of a
• Willingness to assist others within changing conditions is
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students and fellow team
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with federal, state, and Springfield School District
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals,
• Ability to utilize programs and applications used by the School District, including absence management tools,
• Basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs. Understanding or ability to learn the Google Platform or other programs being used by

Competencies: The individual in this position must possess the following:

1. Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling
2. Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult
3. Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress
4. Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative
5. Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being
6. Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work
7. Integrity – being honest and
8. Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the
9. Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things

Salary : $24 - $26