Instructional Aid

Instructional Aide

DLA Team Members embody the following essential qualities and core values:

• Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to DLA’s mission
• Unwavering belief in students
• Passion for excellence
• Values teamwork and collaboration
• Respect for others in the community
• Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to others’ communication and work styles
• Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative

Instructional Aides play an essential role in supporting DLA’s mission to help every student succeed academically and socially. The instructional aide works collaboratively with General Educator Teachers and Intervention Specialists to support the instructional delivery critical to the success of students with personalized behavior and academic plans. Instructional aids support a student/group of students throughout the day in the general education setting.

The aide will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the student’s modified curriculum and behavior intervention plan.

Essential functions are:

• Understand the goals and objectives outlined in the assigned students’ academic and behavior plans
• Implement lesson plans as designed by the teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
• Systematically record data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of personal goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by the teacher team
• Follow all classroom procedures and expectations

Professionalism:

• Contribute in meaningful ways to school-wide goals and student goals
• Implement school and district policies and procedures
• Supervise students at all times; supervise non-classroom activities when assigned in accordance with the negotiated agreement
• Respect personal privacy; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed in accordance with the negotiated agreement

Additional job information:

• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain a positive attitude
• Skillfully manage individual, group and organizational interaction
• Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and writing skills
• Use self-control, perseverance and physical skill to manage students
• Organize tasks and manage time effectively
• Avert problem situations and intervene to resolve conflicts
• Perform activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
• Travel to meetings and work assignments

Preferred qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma required
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Highly effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective use of technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, online attendance and grade books)

Type of position:
Full-time, Academic, 10 months

Evaluation:
Reports to Dean of Academics/Assistant Principal, evaluated on performance checklist