Classroom Instructional Assistant

Lake Ridge Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Ridge Schools is looking for an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers by providing supplemental assistance to students. The position requires great communication skills, flexibility, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities include maintaining student data, assisting with individual learning needs, and attending professional development. The role is vital in fostering a positive classroom environment and supporting student independence in their learning journey.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass the ParaPro Assessment or have completed 36 hours of college credit.
• Must be capable of supporting student independence in learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental assistance to regular classroom teachers.
• Attend professional development for working with struggling students.
• Maintain confidentiality with student information.

Skills

Flexible with changes

Maintaining student data

Communicate positively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructional Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
2. 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/responsibilities:

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

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

1. Attend professional development to learn methods for working with struggling students;
2. Learn and oversee the use of software and print materials for students;
3. Communicate in a positive manner with students, parents and staff.
4. Provide a positive role model for students.
5. Maintain confidentiality with student learning, behavior and discipline information.
6. Work with others to support all student learners.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Principals, classroom teacher, District Title One Director, or Assistant Superintendent.
8. 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 Trusteesand 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 of his/her job performance a minimum of once per year AND
• The Title One Director of 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.