Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives. Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher. Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher. Assists with large and small group activities. Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.

Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems. Assists with loading and unloading buses. Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess, and transitions. Assists with student routines. Performs related work as required. Assists in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Helps maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.

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