Instructional Assistant at PCPS

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in providing an organized and efficient learning environment. Responsibilities include helping students with assignments, monitoring classroom activities, and supporting teachers during lessons. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience working with children. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage positively with students and staff are essential. This is a non-certified, temporary position in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children strongly desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and documents.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Monitor the class while the teacher works with groups.
• Assist substitute teachers with classroom routines if needed.

Skills

Ability to interact positively with staff and the school community

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years at an accredited college or university (preferred)

Job description

ABOUT NGSC

North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County. We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff. Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community. Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up‑to‑date, technology‑rich facilities in the state of Indiana.

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist individual students with learning tasks assigned by the teacher.
• Assist students in small group learning situations.
• Monitor the class while the teacher works with groups or individuals.
• Assist students with make‑up or catch‑up work.
• Assist students with group projects.
• Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine in the event of the regular teacher’s absence.
• Supervise teacher‑planned instructional activities.
• Assist with emergency drills and assemblies.
• Assist with various duties, such as bus or playground, as needed.
• Assist with restroom breaks and hall supervision.
• Participate in training programs as assigned.
• Participate in school activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent. Successfully completed two years at an accredited college or university or attained the passing score for Indiana ParaPro Assessment preferred. Experience working with children strongly desired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to speak effectively with staff, students and community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to operate personal computers and related software. Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, modems, telephone, and equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Ability to interact positively with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to work independently, to function effectively in a multi‑task environment, and to interact positively with the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality about school and student business. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to maintain high attendance rate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related Board of School Trustees policies and state requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must be able to see and read close work such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception. The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is occasionally required to squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the room. The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands. The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Department: Instruction

Classification: Non‑certified, Temporary

Status: FLSA non‑exempt; non‑bargain

Reports To: Principal, Superintendent