Mathematics Instructional Assistant

Salary: $16.64 per hour - commensurate with experience

Terms/Benefits:  School Year

10 month position - 5.50 hours per day

Additional 8 hrs/week @ $17.00 for Study Hall Assistant

Major medical, hospitalization, dental, income protection, and term life

Works with identified at-risk students to provide supplemental support in core mathematics skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional training in child psychology, classroom management, special education needs, or other related areas of study is desired.
• Must possess an Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education; or pass a formal state assessment such as Master Teacher’s Para Educator Learning Network.
• A minimum of two years related work experience in an elementary or secondary school setting preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skills in human relations.
• Skills with computer based programs, organizing electronic records, and completing electronic reports.
• Ability to work effectively with groups of students with a limited timeframe.
• Ability to teach to instructional objectives for at-risk students.
• Willingness to attend conferences, in-service workshops, and classes to upgrade and update skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.
• Skills in time management.

• Works under the supervision of highly qualified Math Specialist to provide supplemental support for at-risk students.
• Conducts daily, scheduled classes for academic support based on state standards.
• Provides small group and /or one-on-one support in the lab setting and/or in general education classrooms.
• Utilizes software technology to implement interventions and independent practice materials.
• Tracks and reports student data and performance by individual and groups.
• Maintains an orderly classroom environment; keeps inventory, catalogs and organizes classroom materials for student use.
• Attends faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school meetings upon request.

Flowing Wells School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Flowing Wells School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual harassment as described in the District’s policies concerning sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by federal law.

The District abides by federal laws regarding people with disabilities. If you have a special need, reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries regarding compliance with any of the above may be directed to Flowing Wells School District’s Human Resources Department; or to the Director of the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd.,

Suite 310, Denver, CO .