Classroom Support & Student Care Aide

Broward County Public Schools; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide care, supervision and classroom support to students. You will work under a teacher’s guidance to prepare materials, supervise activities, assist with meals, and help with daily living tasks as needed.

The role involves assisting with tests, small group activities, and individualized student support under supervision, with responsibilities that include safety, data collection, and classroom upkeep.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro Test or equivalent

Associate degree (60 credits)

Bilingual skills

Job description

Broward County Public Schools in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide care, supervision and classroom support to students. You will work under a teacher’s guidance to prepare materials, supervise activities, assist with meals, and help with daily living tasks as needed.

The role involves assisting with tests, small group activities, and individualized student support under supervision, with responsibilities that include safety, data collection, and classroom upkeep.