Life Skills Instructional Assistant

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• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Life Skills Aide
• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Kalmiopsis Elementary School
• Date Available:
• Closing Date:
  10/01/2026

Brookings-Harbor School District 17C

Kalmiopsis Elementary School
Life Skills Instructional Assistant
7 Hours Per Day

PURPOSE: The Life Skills Instructional Assistant assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program, through preparation of the classroom and materials, and through working with individual and small groups of students. The Instructional Assistant also provides supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Vice-Principal and/or Director of Special Programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District's Mission.
• Assists in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials by individually working with small groups of students, or individual students:
  • reinforcing instruction.
  • following up on specific language, spelling, reading, mathematics and other subject-area activities as directed by the Teacher.
  • monitoring and overseeing student tasks, practices and assignments in various subjects.
• Provides classroom support to the Teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading, field trips, and other areas where students gather.
• Confers with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Prepares, administers, and scores various tests and assignments as directed, including proficiency placement tests.
• Provides assistance to students as the students review and complete classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Encourages acceptable student behavior and assists in maintaining classroom discipline. Guides and reinforces student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Assists students by answering questions, providing proper examples of work expectations, and offering general guidance.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties using basic office equipment, computers, word processing software, spreadsheets, classroom software, and classroom computer programs:
  • Ordering, preparing, administering and correcting instructional materials.
  • Generating computer documents and duplicating materials.
  • Preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications.
  • Maintaining student records and files as directed.
  • Assembling materials, preparing individual profile charts, accounting for students.
  • Making phone calls of a general nature to parents.
  • Compiling information and materials and preparing reports as requested.
• Works with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
• Understands and executes oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the school staff, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered anall-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals mayat times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed two years of post-secondary education or an Associates degree, preferably including coursework in working with children in an educational setting.
• In lieu of Item 1 above, must possess both of the following:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, and
  • Passing score on a qualifying state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (In order to qualify, this assessment must meet the requirements of the federal…