Instructional Assistant College Intern

Instructional Assistant College Intern

This position supports the classroom teacher by assisting with instructional activities and daily classroom operations. Under the teacher's guidance, the individual helps facilitate learning experiences, maintains records, and prepares educational materials. The role requires the ability to follow instructions and carry out assigned tasks effectively.

Essential duties and responsibilities generally include the following:

• Prepares and distributes instructional materials according to teacher direction.
• Assists teachers in setting up learning activities, presenting instructional materials and monitoring student behaviors.
• Provides classroom teacher assistance in daily lesson plans, attendance, record keeping, parent/teacher conferences, and delivery of classroom instruction.
• Provides one-on-one or small group activities under the teacher's direction.
• Maintains documentation and records for student files.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in following oral and written directions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer.

Minimum qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED, enrolled in approved teacher education program AND successful completion of Peoria Unified School District Ed Professions program.

Other requirements:

• Must have or obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.