What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Instructional Assistant position at Mercer Co. Elementary?
BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and
report student progress.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by
performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents
work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence
of action.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
? Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by
the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
? Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
? Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests
according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
? Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
? Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding
student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
? Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate
copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
? Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual
equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and
supplies.
? Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
? Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general
guidance.
? Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
? Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
? Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
? Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities
as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
? Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
? Perform related duties as assigned.