7320 - Instructional Assistant Substitute

Murray Independent Schools; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Independent Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to assist certified teachers in providing instruction to individuals or small groups, including students with exceptional needs. You will monitor progress, maintain records and support classroom activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, parents and students, with duties extending to clerical tasks and setup of instructional spaces to promote a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to communicate with students, peers, parents and faculty.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Criteria for paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups under teacher direction.
• Participate as part of instructional teams and remediation efforts.
• Prepare and organize lessons, administer tests per guidelines.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers.
• Carry out clerical duties and maintain records.
• Support the teacher with materials, displays and equipment.

Skills

Computers

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Qualifications:

• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.


• Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.


• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peer, parents and faculty.


• Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.


• Shall meet Highly Qualified Criteria for paraprofessionals.

Job Goal:

To assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs and to monitor and report student progress.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.


• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.


• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.


• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.


• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.


• React positively to directives.


• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.


• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational records.


• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


• Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.


• Adhere with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher.


• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.


• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining proficiency of identified students.


• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.


• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.


• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machine; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.


• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.


• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.


• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.


• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.


• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.


• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trip.


• Participate in meetings and training programs as assigned.


• Perform related duties as assigned

The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Service:

Salary and workdays to be established by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified)Personnel.