Classroom Instructional Assistant

Lake Ridge Schools; Coconut Creek Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Ridge Schools (Inc) in Coconut Creek Park is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the upcoming school year. The role involves supporting classroom teachers and assisting students in their learning processes. The ideal candidate will ensure a conducive learning environment and attend professional development.

A high school diploma is required, along with the ParaPro Assessment or 36 college credit hours. Salary details will be determined by the Board of School Trustees each year.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
• Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have 36 college credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental assistance to the classroom teacher.
• Encourage student independence in learning.
• Attend professional development for working with struggling students.

Skills

ParaPro Assessment

Classroom management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

36 hours of college credit

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Title I Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/19/2026
• Location: Hosford Park
• Date Available: 08/10/2026
• Closing Date: 08/29/2026

Job Description

Instructional Assistant

Job Requirements

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
• Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have completed the equivalent of 36 hours of college credit.

Reports To

Building Principal and District Title One Director

Supervises

Supplemental Assistance for Classroom Teachers

Duties and Responsibilities

The Title One Instructional Assistants will provide supplemental assistance to the regular classroom teacher with the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Following teacher-developed plans and maintaining a classroom climate that is conducive to learning.
• Knowing specific needs of students, and encouraging student independence in their learning.
• Following the established schedule, and at the same time, being flexible with necessary changes.

In addition to the supplemental services listed above, the Title One Instructional Assistants will:

• Attend professional development to learn methods for working with struggling students;
• Learn and oversee the use of software and print materials for students;
• Communicate in a positive manner with students, parents and staff.
• Provide a positive role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality with student learning, behavior and discipline information.
• Work with others to support all student learners.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principals, classroom teacher, District Title One Director, or Assistant Superintendent.
• Help the Title 1 teacher/facilitator keep the Title 1 library and school materials in an organized and orderly manner.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace or in his/her duties throughout his/her employment in the corporation.

Terms of Employment

School Year. Salary to be determined annually by the Board of School Trustees and shall be effective January 1 of each calendar year.

Evaluation

It is the policy of the Lake Ridge School Board that the Title One Instructional Assistants be given a written evaluation by:

• Building Principals for his/her job performance a minimum of once per year.
• The Title One Director for his/her job performance a minimum of once per year.

Evaluations may be given whenever the Building Principals and/or the Title One Director deem it appropriate or necessary.