Gifted Learning Aide (K-4) - Instructional Support

Duneland School Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Duneland School Corporation is seeking a High Ability Aide at Brummitt Elementary School in Indiana. The role supports Kindergarten through 4th grade students, following plans from the High Ability Teacher and collaborating with families and staff to foster learning.

Qualifications include Indiana instructional requirements and at least two years of college; a teaching license or relevant training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet Indiana requirements as a highly qualified Instructional Assistant.
• Two years of college or the equivalent is required in order to provide instruction to a student.
• A teaching license and/or educational training and experience is preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plans designed by the High Ability Teacher.
• Prepare instructional activities and facilitate learning to students identified as high ability in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade.
• Assist in the identification process for Kindergarten through Fifth grade students as directed by the High Ability Director and High Ability Teacher.
• Work with the High Ability Teacher, classroom teacher or principal to inform families of the students who meet the criteria of High Ability services.
• Have a basic understanding of all Duneland curriculum, procedures and policies.
• Document student data when directed.
• Provide direct instruction to students with supervision of teacher
• Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• A basic understanding of all Duneland curriculum at the assigned grade level
• Attend meetings and maintain student data when directed.
• Learn and use software programs to supplement classroom instruction.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of student assessments.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher/principal/director with administrative records and preparation of required reports .
• Function as an appropriate role model for children, providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving student safety concerns and reporting those concerns to the direct supervisor.
• Attend professional development opportunities when available or requested.
• Keep teacher/principal/director informed of successes or concerns of individual students
• Complete other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the building administrator or administrator designee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Quick learner

Confidentiality

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Indiana highly qualified Instructional Assistant

Two years of college or equivalent

Teaching license or educational training preferred

Tools

Educational software

Classroom technology

Job description

Duneland School Corporation is seeking a High Ability Aide at Brummitt Elementary School in Indiana. The role supports Kindergarten through 4th grade students, following plans from the High Ability Teacher and collaborating with families and staff to foster learning.

Qualifications include Indiana instructional requirements and at least two years of college; a teaching license or relevant training is preferred.