ENL Instructional Assistant

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Geist Elementary School in Fishers, Indiana seeks an Instructional Assistant for General Education to support teachers and students throughout the school day. The role involves preparing classroom materials, assisting with instruction, and providing clerical support under teacher supervision.

Candidates should meet No Child Left Behind paraprofessional requirements (associate degree or 48 college credits or pass ParaPro exam) and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Per No Child Left Behind, paraprofessionals must meet one of the listed requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to assist the teacher with clerical duties and classroom prep.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Aid teacher with clerical duties and data collection.
• Prepare classroom and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly.
• Assist with bulletin boards and classroom setup.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground and related areas.
• Assist with student records and copying duties.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the teacher.
• Support with ends-of-year classroom preparations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clerical support

Education

Associate degree

Two years college (48 credits)

ParaPro exam

Job description

Administrator: Lynn Laffey
Assistant Principal at Geist Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT: General Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind” was signed into law by President Bush in January 2002. It requires that beginning January 8, 2002, paraprofessionals be required to have one of the following:

• Associate of arts degree
• Two years of college (48 credit hours)
• Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math)

Reports to:

Principal and under supervision of the classroom teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with student and other staff members.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of clerical duties.
• Ability to work well with staff and students in her/his charge.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom for school.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly.
• Aid teacher in arranging bulletin boards.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground, etc. under teacher supervision.
• Assist with all clerical duties, i.e., student records, copying, etc.
• Aid in preparing the classroom for the close of school.
• Maintain effective communication with teacher.
• Work with groups of students inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Assess abilities and assist with the collection of academic/behavioral data of students.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.