Instructional Assistant: Exceptional Children

Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children

Title: EC Instructional Assistant

School: Manteo Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Purpose Statement: The Instructional Assistant provides support to the instructional program by collaborating with classroom teachers to work with small groups of students, assisting teachers with identified students in need of intervention or enrichment, and maintaining related records.

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Grade: Noncertified Grade 56

Salary: $2,885.12 to $3,912.83 per month

• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Experience working in an educational environment (substitute teaching, tutoring, etc.).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Assists individual or small groups of students with all curricular areas to build background knowledge, practice and reinforce learning concepts, and help students reach academic goals and grade level standards.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers regarding student progress to develop a successful learning environment and identify appropriate tools and resources.
• Conducts assessments under supervision of classroom teachers to evaluate students’ instructional needs.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and records in accordance with mandated requirements.
• Implements academic and behavioral interventions as needed.
• Organizes and prepares instructional materials for use in small groups.
• Reports student-specific progress and observations to support instructional plans.
• Supports supervision of students in class, between classes, during lunch, recess, and on field trips.
• Participates in meetings, in-service presentations, and professional learning opportunities.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all student-related information.
• Reports to supervising teacher about student incidents, variances, or complaints.

• Supports students with special needs in the educational setting.
• Assists students in regular education classes by adapting information and tasks to their learning style and IEP goals.
• May be assigned to help students meet basic needs (transitions, eating, hygiene).
• Supports students in learning life skills necessary to find a job and/or live independently after graduation.

• Sarah Pritchard, Principal – Manteo Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: pritchardsa