Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

Position Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

Salary Range

Contract Length: School Year

Immediate Supervisor: Certified Teacher, Pre-K Principal, Principal

Position Overview

If a licensed Pre-K teacher or Instructional Assistant is absent the IA/Classroom Support Teacher will fill the role of the Instructional Assistant in that room. If there are no Pre-K staff absences the Instructional Assistant will assist in a classroom as assigned by the Pre-K Principal. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, professional collaboration with co-teachers as well as the ability to interpret prepared lessons and successfully instruct students using these materials. Other position requirements are provided below.

Basic Functions

• Monitor students during arrival, recess and dismissal times
• Assist in classroom instruction under the general education guidelines under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
• Assist students in following classroom schedule
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employee Agreement
• Work in close physical proximity of the classroom teacher
• Follow the teacher's plan and help evaluate the achievement of students with whom the instructional assistant works
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• A Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support is assigned to a Pre-K classrooms at one of the eight elementary schools: Clay International Academy, Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, McKinley, Nuner or Swanson and reports to the Pre-K Principal and building Principal unless directed otherwise
• On- time arrival is 7:00 am for Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, Nuner, Swanson and 8:00 for Clay International Academy and McKinley
• Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the Pre-K principal or the designated representative
• Support classroom instruction and student learning as directed by the lead teacher in the classroom
• Maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school, classroom and position to which assigned
• Follow lesson plans and directions with the support of Pre-K staff in the classroom
• Perform all extra duties for the absent employee as required by the building principal (including the taking of student attendance, recess, arrival and dismissal duties)
• Assist students as needed to achieve learning goals
• Use positive reinforcement
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching
  
  

and learning as developed by the certified staff

• Collect data for differentiated learning, student selection and evaluation as requested
• Maintain adequate records on student work and work cooperatively with student services staff members and/or outside agencies as required
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the principal or Pre-K principal
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Exhibit professional appearance and behavior to serve as a role model for students
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing in school readiness, positive behavior interventions and appropriate redirections for preK students.
• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs
• Consideration will be given to those who have already completed High Scope training and have additional early-childhood training
  
  

Compensation

• Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  
  

To be eligible applicants must agree to and will be compensated for

• Fingerprint background check
• TB Test
• Drug Screen
• 20 hours online Training Through FSSA/ILEAD