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Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

Employer
Allendale County School District
Location
Fairfax, SC, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood Pre-k, K,1st, 2nd,

  • Date Posted:
    2/25/2023


  • Location:
    Allendale Elementary School
    (High-Needs School)


  • Date Available:
    08/2023


  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled


  • Job Description
    Position Title: Instructional Assistant/ParaProfessional
    Department: Instruction
    Reports to: Principal
    FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
    Terms of Employment: 190 days

    GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
    Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives; assist teacher with various classroom activities; and works with one or a small group of students to provide instructional support.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
    • Assist the teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities that promote student learning and success
    • Help maintain a positive and safe learning environment in the classroom by providing support and assistance to teacher and students as needed
    • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
    • Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
    • Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
    • Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
    • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
    • Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
    • Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
    • Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
    • Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
    • Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
    • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
    • Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
    • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
    Associates degree preferred, 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or high school diploma with a passing score on the ParaPro Exam (WIN) or WorkKeys and a demonstrated aptitude for performing instructional assistant duties.

    Assistive Technology and Technology Experience

    LANGUAGE SKILLS:
    Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals. Ability to assist with writing reports as needed. Ability to speak and present effectively before staff and parents.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
    Ability to assist students with basic mathematical skills.

    REASONING ABILITY:
    Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions including IEPs and/or other accommodations made for each student.)

    KNOWLEDGE:
    • Knowledge of classroom activities pertaining to the specific duties on the job.
    • Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the organization.
    • Knowledge of the materials and information that must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.
    • Knowledge of the records and reports that must be completed and maintained.
    • Knowledge of the special needs of (emotionally and/or physically) students with disabilities.
    SKILLS and ABILITIES:
    • Ability to provide supplemental instruction to students through explanation and demonstration, or supervised practice.
    • Ability to assist teacher in various classroom and instructional activities.
    • Ability to supervise students, individually and in groups, in and out of the classroom during short periods of time.
    • Ability to operate general office equipment such as a copier, computer and telephone.
    • Ability to assist in preparing materials for classroom activities.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, seeing objects/persons at a distance, and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions.
    No travel is required.

    TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
    The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

    EVALUATION:
    Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

    DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
    This is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

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