.875 FTE Primary Education Instructional Assistant

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a Primary Education Instructional Assistant to support Pre-K through 3 students. This role involves clerical and instructional tasks under a certificated teacher, with a focus on preparing materials and assisting with instruction.

Ideal candidates will meet NCLB paraprofessional requirements, hold at least two years of college credits or an associate degree, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of college (48 semester credits) or higher.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.
• NCLB paraprofessional requirements as applicable.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing supplies and instructional materials (copies, organize materials, bulletin boards).
• Monitor student progress with classroom staff and assess progress.
• Assist instructors with supervising students for behavior and safety.
• Lead age-appropriate instructional activities for individuals or small groups.
• Monitor students during meals, recess, field trips, and other activities.
• May assist with data entry, notices, and event organization.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Work ethic

Time management

Critical thinking

Poise

Self-confidence

Education

Two years of college (48 semester credits)

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Primary Education Instructional Assistant

Position FTE: .875

Pay Grade: 7

Starting Wage: $19.77

Days Per Year: 202

Shift hours: 8:45-4:15pm

Class Summary: Under the direction of a certificated teacher the Primary Education Instructional Assistant provides a variety of clerical and instructional supports to the classroom environment for grades Pre-K through 3.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Primary Education Instructional Assistant may be differentiated from other classifications as it provides classroom support exclusively to primary grades (Pre-K through 3).

Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include:

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing classroom supplies and environment or preparing instructional materials to include making copies, organizing materials, bulletin boards, moving furniture, etc.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher or other instructional staff performs student progress monitoring and assessments.
• Assists instructors in monitoring individual student and small group activities to ensure appropriate behavior and child safety.
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher leads age appropriate instructional activities for individual or small groups to support student learning.
• Monitors and assists students during school activities to include lunch, recess, restroom trips, specials, field trips, etc.
• May be required to provide additional support functions, including data entry, preparing communication notices, organizing school/classroom events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge : Completed two years (48 semester credits) of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate’s degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

Skills (position requirements at entry): Problem solving, adaptability, collaboration, strong work ethic, time management, critical thinking, poise, and self-confidence.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be accepting of persons with differing lifestyles and varied economic backgrounds.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): A valid Alaska Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements : Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Job Summary: Applicants must be Highly Qualified by the end of the probationary period. *Highly Qualified means you have met the paraprofessional requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

The NCLB minimum requirements for paraprofessionals are defined in NCLB Sections 1119(f) and 1119(c)(1) as:

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits); or
• Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.