Position Type:
SUMMER PROGRAMS/CLASSIFIED-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Date Posted:
3/20/2024
Location:
SECONDARY EDUCATION (682) Richland County School District One, South Carolina
Summer Instructional Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary $25/ hour
Hourly/Temporary/Internal Only

General Statement of Job
Under regular supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of special-needs students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists with the routine care and feeding of students as necessary. Reports to the department head as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Assists students with exercises and the preparation of materials for class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teacher by administering and grading tests, recording grades, substituting as needed, escorting children to other areas of the school, and monitoring student behavior.
• At the kindergarten / elementary school level, listens to individuals and small groups in reading exercises; participates in free play time; assists with basic health needs and may accompany individuals to lavatories.
• At the high school level, may instruct students in the use of computer programs related to their respective subjects.
• May assist in teaching, correcting and transcribing Braille; serves as a liaison between school and parents; translates to parents and students.
• May operate computers and provide basic computer instructional assistance to students.
• May manage a computer lab, performing without direct supervision various duties including enrolling students, maintaining records, operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of computers, troubleshooting computer problems, supervising students and maintaining a clean and orderly facility.
• Creates bulletin board displays in the classroom or department.
• Assists in maintaining student records and files, including performing computer data entry.
• Prepares transparencies, charts, graphs and duplicated materials for classroom use; operates and cares for audio-visual equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Supervises students when unloading and loading buses, in the halls, on field trips, during lunch and on school grounds.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, school administrators, and other school/District personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

Additional Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom.
• Performs related duties as required.