1st Grade Instructional Assistant

HSE Schools; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE Schools Brooks School Elementary School in Fishers, Indiana seeks an Instructional Assistant for General Education to support teachers and students in a collaborative classroom setting.

Candidates must meet No Child Left Behind requirements (associate degree, 48 credits, or ParaPro exam) and assist with instructional activities, materials preparation, and clerical duties under teacher supervision.

Qualifications

• No Child Left Behind requires paraprofessionals have one of: associate degree, 2 years college, or ParaPro exam.
• Meets federal requirements for instructional support roles in general education.
• Ability to assist in instruction and clerical duties as outlined by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Aid teacher with clerical tasks and classroom preparation.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision and support materials distribution.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly; assist with bulletin boards.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground and related areas under supervision.
• Assist with student records and copying tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to gather and assess student data.

Skills

Communication

Clerical skills

Teamwork

Classroom setup

Student supervision

Education

Associate of arts degree

Two years of college (48 credits)

ParaPro exam

Job description

Administrator: Jeff Hoog
Principal at Brooks School Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT: General Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind” was signed into law by President Bush in January 2002. It requires that beginning January 8, 2002, paraprofessionals be required to have one of the following:

• An associate of arts degree
• Two years of college (48 credit hours)
• Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math)

Reports to:

Principal and under supervision of the classroom teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with student and other staff members.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of clerical duties.
• Ability to work well with staff and students in her/his charge.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom for school.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly.
• Aid teacher in arranging bulletin boards.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground, etc. under teacher supervision.
• Assist with all clerical duties, i.e., student records, copying, etc.
• Aid in preparing the classroom for the close of school.
• Maintain effective communication with teacher.
• Work with groups of students inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Assess abilities and assist with the collection of academic/behavioral data of students.
• Any other related duties… May be assigned by the building principal.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super‑ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super‑ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.