Classroom Assistant Substitute

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant Substitute will work with an assigned group of students, providing academic and classroom support during the school day. This role will work with students individually or in small groups to help them engage with lessons and assignments, reinforce concepts taught by the teacher, and to help them stay on task. Additionally, this role is responsible for acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.

Instructional Assistants must follow teacher direction, school procedures, applicable student support plans, and have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students.

This position is part of a “substitute” in partnership with the school district.

The Instructional Assistant Substitute can be assigned to various sites across a school district, depending on daily needs arising from staff callouts. While there is not a guaranteed daily shift or location, the Sub must be ready to travel and cover assignments at different locations, as required. It is the responsibility of the Sub to respond and commit to covering open shifts as they become available in a timely manner.

• Confirm the student or students being supported, and review the day’s schedule, transitions, services, breaks, safety or supervision needs.
• Clarify daily learning goals, priority assignments, support strategies, behavior expectations, and any student need to monitor.
• Work alongside the classroom teacher to support students with lessons and assignments, including providing one-to-one assistance and leading teacher-directed small-group practice in subjects such as reading and math.
• Reinforce concepts and skills taught by the teacher using assigned materials, examples, practice activities, and age-appropriate prompts; encourage students to participate, persist, and complete tasks.
• Help students stay focused and engaged by using positive reinforcement and prompting as directed by the teacher, and follow applicable student support strategies, or behavior plans.
• Support classroom instruction, small groups, transitions, and other assigned school-day activities, including lunch and recess while maintaining supervision in accordance with student needs and school procedures.
• Check in with the teacher regularly, during the day to share or receive updates, confirm priorities, and respond to redirection; ask questions whenever instructions or expectations are unclear.
• Identify student needs and communicate to leaders, including teachers, school administrators, and parents, as appropriate; promptly inform the teacher of behavior concerns, safety issues, or noticeable emotional or physical changes in a student, and seek support from the teacher or school administrator if a situation escalates.
• Protect student privacy and confidentiality, including information about student records, accommodations, and behavior; discuss student information only with staff who are directly involved and follow district communication protocols.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, organized, and inclusive learning environment by…