Headstart Instructional Assistant

Job Title:

Headstart Instructional Assistant
Salary Range: $22,
Supervisor:
Principal
Job Classification:
Non-Exempt
Contract Length: 10 months 186 days

The Headstart Instructional Assistant will assist the teacher in providing individual and small-group instruction. The Instructional Assistant will also perform responsible Para-professional, clerical and human support work assisting in student management and instructional tasks.

• Gathers and organizes instructional materials for students;
• Utilizes best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students;
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of Standards of Learning (SOL) for reading, math, and school division curricular requirements;
• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, selects appropriate instructional materials to meet student needs;
• Works with the classroom teacher to analyze existing student achievement data and administers student assessments and monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of Title I students;
• Keeps all student information confidential;
• Maintains accurate student records and student progress data reports as required by Title I law and district policy;
• Attends professional development opportunities;
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with school personnel;
• Promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy and models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions with co-workers, customers and clients;
• Follows district guidelines and policies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have some knowledge of the instructional goals and the policies of public schools.
• Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children and faculty members are essential.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required tasks.

Education: Associate’s Degree or completion of 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education or demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction by achieving a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment.

Experience: Minimum of one year working experience as teacher aide preferred.