What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - OCMS position at Ohio County Middle School?
Instructional Assistant
Job Class #8322, 7 hours/180 days
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two years of college-level training or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment test.
2. Demonstrates competent language skills.
3. Three years experience in working with students with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
4. Has demonstrated ability to work with children in an organized setting.
5. Participates in program training as specified by the Kentucky Department of Education and local district.
6. Has met the requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
7. Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
8. Must demonstrate and/or develop skills to operate office and educational equipment.
REPORTS TO:
Principal or his/her designee
JOB GOAL:
To participate as an integral member of an instructional unit under the direction of a supervising teacher including tutoring students, assisting in documentation of pupil progress, attendance and preparing and organizing materials and equipment at a primary level.
1.0 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Knowledge Of:
1.1 Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
1.2 Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
1.3 Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
1.4 Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
1.5 Basic record-keeping techniques.
2.0 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ability To:
2.1 Learn child guidance principles and practices.
2.2 Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of the ethnic communities.
2.3 Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
2.4 Print and write legibly.
2.5 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
2.6 Understand and follow oral and written directions.
2.7 Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
2.8 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2.9 Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
2.10 Work cooperatively with others.
2.11 Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
2.12 Operate instructional and office equipment.
2.13 Take proper care of workspace and materials.
3.0 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Implement instructional techniques and learning activities as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and local District.
3.2 Provide tutoring, appropriate learning material and experiences for the participants and assist in
continuous evaluation of students’ progress and achievement.
3.3 Assist with the documentation of pupil progress and attendance on a continuous basis.
3.4 Maintain accurate program records and provide data to appropriate personnel.
3.5 Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.
3.6 Prepare and organize materials and equipment for remedial instruction.
3.7 Participate as an integral member of the remediation and instructional team.
3.8 Comply with policies, rules, and regulations of the District and of State and federal regulatory agency where appropriate.
3.9 Promote program, interpret purpose of program to potential clients and interested persons in the
community.
3.10 Perform related duties as assigned.