Anticipated Itinerant Instructional Assistant

Alabama State Department of Education; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega City Schools is seeking an Anticipated Itinerant Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers across campuses in Talladega, AL. The role emphasizes student testing, documentation, and basic health and safety support in classrooms.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours or WORKKEYS certification. Applicants must maintain confidentiality and follow school policies, with duties including clerical tasks and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with competency in basic skills.
• Associate’s Degree (or) 48 semester hours completed (or WORKKEYS test).
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform tasks incl. lifting, stooping, bending.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Meet background clearance requirements per Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in efficient school operation as directed by the principal.
• Respect confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
• Report for duty 15 minutes before school opens and stay 10 minutes after close unless contract specifies otherwise.
• Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
• Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
• Assist in student testing activities as assigned.
• Keep charts/records of student performances; assist in preparing materials for a positive learning environment.
• Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, typing; operate audiovisual equipment; care for equipment/materials.
• Assist teacher with basic physical and health needs of students.
• Take necessary precautions to ensure safety and welfare of students.
• Attend and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community.
• Promote good public relations for the school system; maintain confidentiality of school-related business.
• Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
• Assume other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

Public relations

Education

Associate or 48 semester hours (or WORKKEYS)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Anticipated Itinerant Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent and academic competency in basic skills.
2. Must hold an Associate’s Degree (or)

a. Have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. (or)

b. Have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.

1. Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, and bending.
2. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships
3. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statues and State Board of Education regulations.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To understand and assist in upholding school rules, policies, and procedures.
2. To participate in the efficient and effective operation of the school as directed by the principal.
3. To respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff.
4. To assist in fostering positive student attitudes toward citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
5. Report for duty at least 15 minutes before the opening of school and remain at least 10 minutes after close of school unless special contract requires other hours.
6. Plan regularly with assigned teacher.
7. Work with individuals and groups of students as assigned.
8. Assist the teacher in student testing activities as assigned.
9. Keep charts and records of students' performances and accomplishments as assigned. Assist the teacher in preparing materials necessary for a positive learning environment.
10. Perform clerical tasks including inventory, filing, and typing, operate audiovisual equipment, and care for equipment and materials.
11. Assist teacher with basic physical and health needs of students.
12. Take all the necessary precautions to provide for the safety and welfare of students.
13. Attend and participate in individual, school, and system professional development activities.
14. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with school staff, parents, and community.
15. Promote good public relations for school system with the general public. Maintain the confidentiality of all school-related business.
16. Be familiar with and follow Board of Education policies.
17. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Talladega City Schools, Talladega, Alabama