Pre-K Instructional Assistant​/Floating Classroom Support

Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

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 classroom 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 or 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 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, including taking Child Observation Record notes on students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain a professional appearance and serve as an example 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