Pre-K Instructional Assistant​/Floating Classroom Support

Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

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Position Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

Contract Length: School Year

Immediate Supervisor: Certified Teacher, Pre‑K Principal, Principal

If a licensed Pre‑K teacher or Instructional Assistant is absent, the IA/Classroom Support Teacher fills the role of the Instructional Assistant in that room. If there are no Pre‑K staff absences, the Instructional Assistant assists in a classroom as assigned by the Pre‑K Principal. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, professional collaboration with co‑teachers, and the ability to interpret prepared lessons and successfully instruct students using these materials.

• Monitor students during arrival, recess and dismissal times
• Assist in classroom instruction under the general education guidelines under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
• Assist students in following classroom schedule
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employee Agreement
• Work in close physical proximity of the classroom teacher
• Follow the teacher's plan and help evaluate the achievement of students with whom the instructional assistant works

• Assigned to a Pre‑K classroom at one of the eight elementary schools:
  Clay International Academy, Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, McKinley, Nuner, or Swanson; reports to the Pre‑K Principal and building Principal unless directed otherwise
• On‑time arrival is 7:00 am for Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, Nuner, Swanson and 8:00 am for Clay International Academy and Mc Kinley
• Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the Pre‑K Principal or the designated representative
• Support classroom instruction and student learning as directed by the lead teacher
• Maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school, classroom and position to which assigned
• Follow lesson plans and directions with the support of Pre‑K staff in the classroom
• Perform all extra duties for the absent employee as required by the building principal, including taking student attendance, recess, arrival and dismissal duties
• Assist students as needed to achieve learning goals
• Use positive reinforcement
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certified staff
• Collect data for differentiated learning, student selection and evaluation as requested
• Maintain adequate records on student work and work cooperatively with student services staff members and/or outside agencies as required
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the principal or Pre‑K Principal
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Exhibit professional appearance and behavior to serve as a role model for students

• High School diploma
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing in school readiness, positive behavior interventions and appropriate redirections for pre‑K students
• Willingness to participate in pre‑and ongoing training programs
• Consideration will be given to those who have already completed High Scope training and have additional early‑childhood training

• Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Fingerprint background check
• TB Test
• Drug Screen
• 20 hours online Training Through FSSA/ILEAD

Entry level

Part‑time

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