SIA - Instructional Assistant

SIA - Instructional Assistant

Spokane International Academy is seeking dynamic, punctual individuals to join as our staff as Instructional Assistants. Instructional Assistants work closely with instructional staff in the classroom, provide supervision of students throughout the day, and serve and facilitate learning opportunities in small groups or one on one with students. Spokane International Academy is a rigorous, K-12th grade, public charter school that empowers all students with the academic skills, essential habits for success, and the global competence necessary to complete advanced courses in high school and college to become leaders who can powerfully transform their communities.

FTE: 1.0

Days Per Year: 188

Hours Per Day: 7.5

Key Responsibilities:

1.) Instructional Process:

* Works with the teacher by...

* Planning and implementing a program of instruction that is designed to meet the individual needs of students and adheres to the school's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted charter.

* Making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.

* Encouraging student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.

* Providing progress through authentic observations.

* Using effective oral and written expression.

* Recognizing learning problems and making referrals as appropriate alongside the teacher.

2.) Curriculum Development:

* Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.

* Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including inquiry based and globally competent education.

3.) Classroom Management:

* Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.

* Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

* Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

* Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

4.) Public Relations:

* Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.

* Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in work and deed.

* Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.

* Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

5.) Professional Growth:

* Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

* Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at the school.

* Attends staff and committee meetings as required.

6.) Student Evaluation:

* Works with the teacher in evaluating accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods, such as student observation notes, teacher and student made rubrics, samples of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, norm-referenced tests and data obtained through the use of online programs aligned to literacy and math.

* Works with the teacher in making appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required.

* Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Other duties as assigned

Select IAs may be assigned to a one-on-one Instructional Assistant (para educator) position, regularly supporting one specific student if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Desire to become a teacher in the next 3-5 years. Instructional Assistants at SIA will be required to enter/complete a teacher preparation program within this time frame.

* Ability to maintain appropriate work habits, including regular…