Classroom Aide

Fayette County School Corporation; Connersville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County School Corporation is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support certified staff and students in the classroom. The role helps free teachers for curricular development and other duties, including occasional travel between schools.

The candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with college coursework or NCLB requirements preferred and prior experience with students with special needs desirable. Non-exempt, full-time position with standard school schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of college coursework or passing of NCLB requirements may be required.
• Experience with students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Proctor study halls and support classroom tasks as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Basic arithmetic

Word/Excel skills

Diversity & teamwork

Confidentiality

Supportive relationship

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework / NCLB requirements

Experience with special needs children desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Instructional Assistant
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt