Instructional Assistant

Solon City School District

United States

On-site

USD 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public educational institution in the United States seeks an Instructional/Non-Instructional Aide to assist teachers in creating a well-organized classroom environment. The role involves working with small groups of students, providing special attention, and various clerical tasks under the supervision of certified teachers. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication and teaching skills, adaptability, and emotional stability. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and collaboration within the educational setting.

Qualifications

Demonstrated educational skills and interest in students' education.
Ability to communicate with students, teachers, and the public positively.
Competence for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in providing a well-organized classroom environment.
Work with small groups of students to reinforce material.
Assist individual students needing special attention.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Emotional stability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Solon City Schools

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Instructional/Non-Instructional Aide

POSITION TYPE: Classified – Instruction/Non-Instructional Aide – Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent is recommended.
Shall show evidence of demonstrated teaching, educational skills and interest in students and their education.
Shall have the ability to communicate and deal with students, teachers and the public in a congenial and positive manner.
Shall have demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
Shall exhibit acceptable standards of emotional stability, moral character, sound health and be physically able to perform necessary job responsibilities.
Shall exhibit a pleasant and dignified classroom manner, be neat in appearance and have the ability to adjust to change.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CONTRACT

WORK DAYS: As per Board Agreement. Instructional aides work the school calendar for students.

REPORTING

Responsible to: Teacher and Building Principal.

Location: Works primarily in the regular education classroom setting. May be required to also assist students in small group, special education‑related settings.

Supplies not: Supervises none.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist teachers in providing a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, assists in preparation of classroom activities.
Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced and provided by the teachers.
Assists individual students in need of special attention.
Performs routine clerical duties as requested and directed by teachers.
Guides independent student, enrichment work and remedial work set up by teachers.
Assists and sets up media equipment, software and supplies.
Assists teachers with non‑instructional duties as required.
Assists teachers in checking workbooks, notebooks, correcting papers and supervising testing and make‑up work.
Assists in drill work.
Assists with reading, storytelling, etc.
Assists small groups of students in the media resource center.
Participates in professional growth and in‑service training programs.
Assists teachers in duties relating to the supervision of playground, study hall, cafeteria, bus loading activities, etc.
Assists teachers in cataloguing, filing instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
Performs such other duties as requested by the certified teacher and Building Principal.