Functional Academics Instructional Assistant.

Greenfield Central Community School District; Maxwell (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield-Central Community School District seeks an Instructional Assistant for Functional Academics at Maxwell Intermediate School in Maxwell, IN. You will assist certified staff, reinforce foundational reading, math and computer skills, and support individualized student programs to maximize inclusion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and handling daily tasks such as classroom prep, records, and safety. High school diploma required; prior experience with special needs preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students to meet instructional goals.
• Support reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom preparations and materials.
• Help with record-keeping to document student progress.
• Support behavioral management to maintain a safe classroom.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Functional Academics Instructional Assistant.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936634

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant- Functional Academics Special Education

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives of the school and district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assignments
• Possesses skills and knowledge to perform the job competently
• Skill at planning, organizing and prioritizing workload (For self and direct reports, If applicable)
• Holds self accountable for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion in a timely manner
• Proficiency at improving work methods and procedures as a means toward greater efficiency
• Communicates effectively with supervisor, peers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability to work independently
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with supervision or as part of a team
• Demonstrates reliability (attendance, punctuality, meeting deadlines)
• Adeptness at analyzing facts, problem solving, decision making, and demonstrating good judgment
• Displays fairness towards all colleagues
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Lead or assist in completion of hands on student sanitary/personal hygiene needs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or the building principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed material.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

180 Days per School Year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Classified Personnel.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Contact Information

• Scott Kern
• 110 W North St
• Greenfield, Indiana 46140
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]