Instructional Assistant-Library

Job Title:

Instructional Assistant

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $25,060-$30,200

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED; additional education and/or training desirable.

Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level 3 Educational Assistant License

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential

Job Responsibilities of Instructional Assistant (Educational):

* Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.

* Demonstrates ethical behavior.

* Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.

* Follows District Code of Conduct policies.

* Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.

* Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.

* Displays a desire to work with students.

* Serves as a role model.

* Works as a team member.

* Communicates effectively both verbally and written.

* Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.

* Responds to students as individuals.

* Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.

* Assists with supplementary work for students, and supervises study in the school environment.

* Uses current technology for instructional management needs.

* Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.

* Assists in maintaining students' involvement in appropriate tasks.

* Provides assistance with individualized program materials.

* Works under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepares for classroom activities.

* Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

* Assists individual children in need of special attention.

* Guides study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).

* Set up audiovisual equipment as directed.

* Assists in drill work.

* Assists with reading and/or storytelling.

* Assists small groups of students in the library and other settings.

* Participates in in-service training programs.

* Contributes to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.

* Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.

* Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.

* Performs other job duties as assigned.