INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT- WES

Instructional Assistant WES

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Passing scores on the "Work Keys" Test or completion of 48 college credits

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Demonstrated aptitude for, and interest in, working with young students

Pleasing personality and appearance and professional demeanor

Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.

Pass background check

REPORTS TO: Principal and Supervising Teacher

SUPERVISES: N/A

CONTRACT:

187 days annually with salary in accordance to the instructional assistant salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not limited to:

Reinforces skills which have been previously introduced by the teacher

Supervises small group activities

Gives individual instruction

Assists students in specific skill development

Plans regularly with the teacher

Reviews with students who have been absent and missed class work

Accompanies students to music, P.E., library, recess, lunch, field trips, etc.

Assists in preparing lesson plans, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and other learning activities

Assists substitute teachers

Assists in monitoring and grading tests

Promotes parent/community involvement in the instructional progress

Utilizes technology in the assisting of supervising teacher and students

Assists in all record keeping

Assists in the general supervision of students in the halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other area of the school campus

Attends teacher assistant workshops

Performs other duties as assigned