Classroom Assistant

Overview

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey, where your purpose is to empower and uplift others through education? We're seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become a Classroom Assistant at Integration Charter Schools (ICS) and play a pivotal role in our vibrant learning community!

About ICS Integration Charter Schools provide innovative pathways to college that fully integrate students with special needs. In building a family of associated schools that share this common mission, ICS strives to fill gaps in public education. The ICS network is composed of four schools located on Staten Island, New York. The guiding principles of ICS are teamwork, courage, community and integrity.

We take these principles into the classroom to enrich our students’ learning experience. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, our social-emotional learning program plays a key role in fostering resilience, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills, preparing students for success both in and out of the classroom. We offer opportunities for students to earn college credits through partnerships with higher education institutions, allowing them to gain valuable experience and accelerate their academic journey.

At Integration Charter Schools, we are committed to creating innovative educational pathways that meet the diverse needs of every learner. Our dedicated team of passionate educators, skilled instructional staff, and supportive professionals work together to cultivate an inclusive, enriching learning environment for our entire school community.

ICS Classroom Assistant supports the teacher in creating a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for students. This role involves helping with instructional tasks, classroom management, and student supervision to ensure smooth day-to-day classroom operations.

• Collaborate with the teacher in planning and delivering rigorous and engaging instruction and extended learning experiences (ex. trips).
• Support the academic progress of all students by assisting in the implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum aligned to content and grade-level specific scope and sequence guiding documents.
• Utilize consistent school-wide practices and diverse, individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
• Implement various methods to promote a student-led and student-centered classroom.

• Create a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Teach and promote the development of the ICS core values;
  Integrity, Courage, Teamwork and Community.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a warm and firm learning environment that fosters safety, encourages risk-taking, and supports creativity.
• Model, practice, and reinforce developmentally-appropriate rules and behaviors using clear and consistent procedures.
• Support the implementation of behavioral management plans with individual students as needed.
• Build positive and supportive partnerships with families.

• Communicate frequently and effectively with families, guided by the classroom teacher, providing information about instructional programs and student progress through report cards, parent/teacher conferences, etc.
• Contribute to a collaborative and cohesive staff learning community by modeling lifelong learning through professional development and individual growth activities.
• Utilize constructive feedback to enhance the quality of learning experiences for students.
• Demonstrate teamwork by actively modeling cooperation and helpfulness for students.
• Engage in respectful and critical dialogue to contribute to the school's evolution.
• Maintain optimism and flexibility throughout the year.
• Ensure accurate record keeping in ICS data sources;
  Power School, Renaissance DNA, New Visions Portal, NWEA, etc.
• Encourage and support the growth of colleagues.
• Serve on school-based committees.

• S Diploma/GED
• Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
• Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
• A high degree of comfort and confidence engaging children in learning and interfacing with parents/caregivers.
• Commitment to create and maintain a safe and responsive learning environment.
• Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Weekly Wednesday half-day schedule for embedded professional development and planning
• Small class sizes
• Tuition reimbursement
• Teaching certification pathway for those who qualify
• Opportunity to be an integral part of our community, making a genuine…