John Hay Elementary - Preschool Instructional Assistant (203​/7) - 1.0 FTE

Instructional Assistant

The job of Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. Instructional Assistants assigned to an Early Learning classroom support the developmentally appropriate classroom environment with instructional strategies that are unique to young children.

Assist assigned teacher with both long and short range planning and implementation of activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

Provide input for assessment tool of children's development by providing anecdotal records.

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy and help to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Meet all applicable state licensing or classroom certification regulations.

Attends functions as assigned (e.g. meetings, in-service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.

Maintains classroom resources, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, audio visual equipment, bulletin boards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.

Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of identifying required assistance and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, completing attendance verifications, taking and recording phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Supports classroom teacher for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and
1) completion of an associate degree, OR
2) completion of two years of college, not a degree but seventy-two (72) quarter hours or forty-eight (48) semester hours of college credit, or
3) a passing score on the Praxis Parapro Assessment Test.

YEARS OF RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE:

One year of related paid work experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint & background check.