Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Lexington School District Four; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington School District Four in Swansea is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom, under occasional supervision, to maintain a well-organized learning environment. This role also involves assisting school administrators with various clerical tasks as requested.

Qualifications include an associate degree or 60 college hours, or a GED with ParaPro test. The candidate should demonstrate initiative, an understanding of children, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours, or GED with ParaPro test.
• Must show initiative and understanding of children.
• Ability to work with others and handle unforeseen situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher.
• Work in small groups on classroom activities under the teacher's supervision.
• Participate in staff development to update skills related to the position.
• Perform other classroom duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Initiative

Understanding children

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

GED with ParaPro test

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: possess an associate's degree from an accredited college; or have earned 60 semester hours (or the equivalent) from an accredited college; or have GED or high school diploma and passing score on ParaPro test prior to employment. Must also have initiative, knowledge and understanding of children, the ability and willingness to work well with others, the ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy, and the ability to accept individual differences among children.

Job Goal:

Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing the activities of students in the assigned classroom to provide a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Assists school administrators and staff with various administrative and clerical functions as requested.

Reports To:

Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

(includes but is not limited to)

• Assist students with assignments as instructed by the teacher
• Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher.
• Participate in staff development training workshops to learn and update skills related to the position
• Perform other classroom duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Physical Requirements

Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

185 days based on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 7 or Grade 8 (Associate's Degree or higher).

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's Policy.