Instructional Assistant; Grant

Position Goal

To provide the highest quality care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System by providing classroom supports that enhance the instructional process. Also plays a vital role in the instructional process of an individualized program of education.

BROADVIEW ELEMENTARY

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

Requisition : 23056

• Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
• Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting throughout the school.
• Provide classroom-related clerical support such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.
• Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep classroom safe and free of obstructions.
• Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
• Assist in supervising nap and rest periods.
• Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes.
• Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
• Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines.
• Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
• Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
• Utilize programs with groups of students.
• Perform daily living activities including but not limited to: assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, providing mobility assistance, assisting with feeding needs, assisting with adaptive equipment needs, and providing behavioral assistance such as implementing PBIP and PCM skills.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.

• Successful completion of the Principal of Teaching (formerly Teacher Assisting) Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
• Achieving a passing score on the Para Pro Test or other officially sanctioned standard tests, demonstrating the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• An earned associate degree from an accredited institution, or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual skills.

On a daily basis, works with assigned classroom teacher(s) and classroom student(s) to support high-quality and effective instructional and behavioral program delivery to students. Also provides assistance, care, and supervision to students and frequently interacts with other personnel within the assigned school in performing daily work routine.

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Hourly rate: $15.84 – $22.51 per hour.