Instructional Aide - Elementary

Ferguson-Florissant; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hazelwood seeks a dedicated individual to assist teachers in achieving educational objectives. The role involves working with students individually and in groups to enhance their learning experience. Responsibilities include administering tests, supporting classroom activities, and maintaining student engagement. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a background in instructional practices. Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to set limits and provide structure for students.

Responsibilities

• Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce learning.
• Administers, scores, and records achievement tests.
• Guides independent and remedial work assigned by the teacher.

Skills

Instructional best practices

Student interventions

Classroom management strategies

Highly organized

Education

Sixty college credit hours

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them reach the skill levels of the class as a whole.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Presents subject matter to groups of students using various methods such as lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing, and participating in activities when needed.
2. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts and keep them on task.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working with students.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Ability to set limits and provide structure for students.

Education: Must have successfully completed sixty college credit hours.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Instructional best practices
• Student interventions
• Classroom management strategies
• Highly organized

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher/Student Duties:

• Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher for individual students.
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in devising strategies based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
• Guides independent, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Supervises students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Keeps classroom displays up-to-date.
• Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in oral communication activities.
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, supervises testing and make-up work.
• Records student attendance.
• Collects and records collections of money.
• Helps students with clothing, lunch routines, wash-up, and toilet routines.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any student issues or special needs.
• Serves as the main resource for substitute teachers.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment.

Competitive salary and benefits. Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org. Attach a letter of interest, resume, current certification, and a list of five references with contact information. Follow the website instructions to indicate your interest in this position.