Pre-K Instructional Assistant​/Floating Classroom Support

Position Title:

Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

Salary Range:

Contract Length:
School Year

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

Position Overview:

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

Other position requirements are provided below.

BASIC FUNCTIONS :

* 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* A Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support is assigned to a Pre-K classrooms at one of the eight elementary schools:
Clay International Academy, Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, McKinley, Nuner or Swanson and 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 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 in the classroom

* 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 the taking of 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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 preK 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

Compensation

* Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

To be eligible applicants must agree to and will be compensated for:

* Fingerprint background check

* TB Test

* Drug Screen

* 20 hours online Training Through FSSA/ILEAD