Classroom Support Specialist - Empowering Student Learning

Powhatan County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Powhatan County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant (Regular Program). The role supports instructional staff to create productive classroom environments and assists teachers in helping students gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.

Responsibilities include assisting instruction, clerical tasks, bulletin boards, supervising students in various settings, possible substitute teaching in emergencies, managing records, and supporting

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn to operate computers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Ability to lift, move and transport up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students.
• Perform clerical tasks assigned.
• Use machines to duplicate materials.
• Help the teacher put up bulletin boards.
• Supervise the children at lunch, on the playground, in physical education class, in the halls, library, computer laboratory, cafeteria, etc.
• In emergencies, serve as a substitute teacher.
• Keep records as required by the teacher.
• Provide discipline for students under the direction of the teacher and/or Principal.
• Provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Collect lunch money and other funds as directed by the teacher.
• Provide or administer prescription medication to students as directed by the school nurse.
• Secure materials and supplies from the office for teachers.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts by reading to children, assisting children in the library, writing the dictation given by young children, helping children locate and use materials, encouraging safety habits in work and play, encouraging children to work independently and listening to children.
• Assist teachers with routine tasks such as recording attendance and other information, collecting money, gathering resource and supplementary materials, setting up and operating audiovisual equipment, fire drills, field trips, special events, clerical duties, correct student work, supervise the entire classroom when called upon to do so, attend parent/teacher meetings if needed.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Skills

Follow directions

AV equipment

Computer literacy

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Powhatan County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant (Regular Program). The role supports instructional staff to create productive classroom environments and assists teachers in helping students gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens.

Responsibilities include assisting instruction, clerical tasks, bulletin boards, supervising students in various settings, possible substitute teaching in emergencies, managing records, and supporting