Instructional Assistant

Description

Position: Instructional Assistant

Location: Days Park Campus - 40 Days Park, Buffalo, NY 14201

Status: Full Time Exempt

Duration: 10.5 Month Employee

Reports to: Principal

Salary: The expected compensation for this position is $27,000-$32,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

The Instructional Assistant is the perfect opportunity for those who are looking at becoming a certified teacher. The Instructional Assistant is with one classroom of students and works with the General Education Teacher to foster a culture of learning

We are looking for a student-centered, dynamic Instructional Assistant who will:

Provide support to our teachers and staff members by fostering a culture of academic rigor and achievement

Work with teachers to address individual learning needs of students

Plan and provide the Social Emotional Curriculum to the classroom

Deliver instruction planned by general education teacher including providing small group instruction

Keep students on task by engaging them in the lesson

Complete documentation for RTI under the supervision of the general education teacher

Provide Academic Intervention Support (AIS) under direction of general education teacher

Assist in classroom set-up and logistics - prepping student materials or manipulatives, classroom beautification and maintenance, etc.

Provide lunch supervision

Support in student behavioral management and de-escalating challenging student behaviors

Ensure the safety of students at all times

Supervise students in and out of classroom as needed - this may include but is not limited to - moving students to proper locations during fire drills, lunch and recess duty, enrichment activities/classes, etc.

Provide an inviting, exciting, stimulating, and innovative learning environment

Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models

Enable students to develop social responsibility by faithfully following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models

Additional responsibilities to meet the needs of our students What We Look For

Has commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Elmwood Village Charter School

Has commitment to continuous improvement principles

Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment

Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education

Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school

Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences

Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure

Is a team player and open to receiving feedback

Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible

Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner

Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction

Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information

Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively Requirements

Qualifications

Ability to build strong relationships with children and engaging them in lessons

Ability to pass a NYS Education Department background check

Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students preferably in a classroom setting

New York State Elementary Teaching Certificate or NYS Certification as an Instructional Assistant

Bachelor's Degree