Academic Instructional Support - Grades PK

Academic Instructional Support (East/West Elementary Grades PK –
3)

Provide instructional support services for students in grades PK-3 in academics within the district aligned to; but not limited to; activities authorized in ESSA-Title I programming, IDEA-B programming and learning loss, learning environment and safety & security monitoring.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• To assist students academically
• Push in or pull out classroom services
• Supplemental tutoring to students in need including; but not limited to;
  English learners, low-income students, students with disabilities, racial & ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, foster youth and rank order students with low academic achievement (RIMPS, MAP Data, OST Data, Etc..)
• Provide substitute instructional teaching services when learning loss is the result of uncovered classrooms.
• Provide safety & security monitoring & patrol when assigned
• Tutor in subject area assigned and progress monitor student achievement through pre and post assessments.
• Support students with disabilities by providing instructional, behavioral, and personal assistance that promotes academic success, independence, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Effectively manage individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
• Collaborate with the student's classroom teacher as instruction progresses to ensure that appropriate skills are being addressed.
• Works with students individually and in small or large groups, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and materials to foster student progress
• Tutor students in the locations and at the times designated
• Reinforce concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal/Curriculum Director/Director of State and Federal Programs
• Attend professional development as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Appropriate certification / licensure

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Experience working with children
• Training in varied instructional methods
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent reading comprehension

Equipment Operated:

• Computer / SMART Board

Additional

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Interaction among unruly children
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.