Instructional Aide (FY27)

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
JOB CLASSIFICATION Paraprofessional
DEPARTMENT: Greenway Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Classified
FTE: 1.00
PAY GRADE: A
WORK CALENDAR: Classified | 10 Month
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

SUMMARY: Assists classroom teachers in providing a well-organized classroom environment to ensure a positive learning environment that enables students to benefit from instructional program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teachers in providing an effective learning environment
• Assists teachers in lesson preparations
• Assists teacher in preparation of instructional materials
• Maintains vigilance to signs of child abuse or neglect
• Provides positive reinforcement for students
• Supports the teacher in maintaining classroom control
• Assists in special class presentations, field trips and activities, as requested
• Assists with evaluating and testing students, as requested by teacher
• Handles routine clerical work, as assigned
• Supervises students outside of the classroom when requested
• Assists the teacher with instruction and evaluation of student work
• Works with small groups and/or 1-on-1 with students to help ensure understanding of lessons and reinforces material introduced by the teacher
• Assists teacher in checking notebooks, correcting papers and supervising make-up work
• Participates in professional growth activities such as training programs and continuing education
• Reinforcement of classroom behavior plans and its rewards and/or consequences
• Directs and redirects students during school-wide activities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate standard classroom related learning tools and equipment
• Ability working with school age children
• Knowledge of data usage, including research, collection, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to do detailed mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation with professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and at least one of the following:
• an associate degree or higher
• at least 60 semester-hour credits from an accredited college
• passing a state-approved paraprofessional assessment
• Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Previous classroom instruction experience preferred

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Google for Education, and job specific computer programs.

EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually by campus principal or designee to assess performance in instructional support, classroom management support, professional ethics, and proficiency in supporting student learning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to forty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor classroom environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $16 - $18