Classroom Instructional Support Specialist

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Davie, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant - Title I to support classroom instruction at NOVA Middle. You will assist the teacher with materials, supervise students, and help with daily activities to promote a safe, productive learning environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication with children, basic computer skills, and willingness to assist with meal and rest periods; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
• Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide for the safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting students throughout the school as required.
• Provide classroom-related clerical support as needed such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.
• Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
• Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
• Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
• Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes (this is not to include substitute teaching).
• Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with the guidelines by the teacher.
• Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
• Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
• Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
• Utilize programs with groups of students.
• Perform daily living activities which may include but is not limited to:
• Assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering or catheterization.
• Providing mobility assistance including lifting, positioning, or transferring students.
• Assisting with feeding needs.
• Assisting with adaptive equipment needs.
• Providing behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Broward County Public Schools in Davie, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant - Title I to support classroom instruction at NOVA Middle. You will assist the teacher with materials, supervise students, and help with daily activities to promote a safe, productive learning environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication with children, basic computer skills, and willingness to assist with meal and rest periods; bilingual skills are a plus.