Instructional Assistant Job Columbus area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Assistant (Full-Time)

Job Description

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Title:

Instructional Assistant (Full-Time)

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary: $32,349 Annually

Work Days: 190

Location:

To be announced

Reports To:

Principal

Position Type:
Full-Time

Primary Function: The Instructional Assistant assists students under the direction of a certified professional VIRTUAL educator, manages classroom behavior, provides sound instructional support, and manages records such as attendance and grades. In partnership with virtual provider, assists with troubleshooting any issues with technology used for virtual learning in that classroom, and manages inventory of technology for the classroom.

*** This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools. ***

Requirements

Educational Level: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Certification/License:
None
Experience:

Proficiency in using various forms of technology required; experience in the use of classroom technology (i.e. smart board) preferred
Physical

Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Written and oral communication, instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Essential Duties

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

Conducts classroom activities in cooperation with the virtual teacher

Supervision of students

Assists with student assessment, grading work and tests and collects data on student progress

Responsible for routine record keeping

Prepares or assists with the preparation of materials for instruction

Locates, operates, and returns equipment required for classroom activities

Assists with classroom housekeeping

Assists in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials

Assists with school-wide supervision, such as loading/unloading buses

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress

Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning; helps maintain a positive and cooperative climate

Assesses student needs, progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies

Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments to provide effective school program and address needs of individual students

Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activates

Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent

Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety

Performs other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Contact Information

Kevin Shirley, Applicant Tracking Specialist
Muscogee County Public Education Center
Email:
Shirley.

Kevin.

S.ga.us

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