Instructional Assistant at PCPS

ABOUT NGSC

North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County. We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff. Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community.

Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up‑to‑date, technology‑rich facilities in the state of Indiana.

To assist in providing a well‑organized, efficient learning environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

• Assist individual students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Assist students in small group learning situations.
• Monitor the class while the teacher works with groups or individuals.
• Assist students with make‑up or catch‑up work.
• Assist students with group projects.
• Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine in the event of the regular teacher’s absence.
• Supervise teacher‑planned instructional activities.
• Assist with emergency drills and assemblies.
• Assist with various duties, such as bus or playground, as needed.
• Assist with restroom breaks and hall supervision.
• Participate in training programs as assigned.
• Participate in school activities.

Students. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduate or equivalent. Successfully completed two years at an accredited college or university or attained the passing score for Indiana Para Pro Assessment preferred. Experience working with children strongly desired.

None.

Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to speak effectively with staff, students and community.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to operate personal computers and related software. Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, modems, telephone, and equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Ability to interact positively with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to work independently, to function effectively in a multi‑task environment, and to interact positively with the public.

Ability to maintain confidentiality about school and student business. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to maintain high attendance rate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related Board of School Trustees policies and state requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must be able to see and read close…