Title 1 Instructional Assistant

Bremen Public Schools; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A public school district in Bremen is looking for an Assistant to support elementary-age students in reading sessions. The role involves managing small student groups, assisting with classroom activities, and promoting inclusion for students with special needs. A high school diploma is essential, along with the ability to work effectively with diverse learners. Candidates with prior experience in similar environments are preferred. The position requires a compassionate approach and effective communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of coursework as per the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist and guide students in reading and language arts.
• Manage small groups of students effectively.
• Ensure student engagement during lessons and activities.

Kenntnisse

Ability to follow instructions

Arithmetic skills

Ability to use personal computers

Effective communication

Compassion for students with special needs

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of college level coursework

Tools

Personal computers

Jobbeschreibung

Title 1 Assistant

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of a certified staff member, plan and lead elementary age students in small group reading lessons.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts 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.
• Manages small groups of students and ensures students stay 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 distributes 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, and IEP objectives.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• 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.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.
• Supervise recess.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt