Instructional Assistant: Classroom Support

Broward County Public Schools; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 21,821 - 31,009; Part time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Oakland Park, FL, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide high-quality care and supervision and to support the instructional process within classrooms.

Responsibilities include creating instructional materials, assisting teachers, and supervising students, including during meals and rest periods. The role requires basic computer skills and effective communication with children; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
• Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide for the safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting students throughout the school as required.
• Provide classroom-related clerical support as needed such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.
• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.
• Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
• Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
• Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
• Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes.
• Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with the guidelines by the teacher.
• Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
• Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
• Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
• Utilize programs with groups of students.
• Perform daily living activities which may include but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering or catheterization, providing mobility assistance, assisting with feeding needs, and providing adaptive equipment needs.
• Providing behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and PCM skills.

Skills

Communication with children

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ParaPro or equivalent preferred

Job description

Broward County Public Schools in Oakland Park, FL, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to provide high-quality care and supervision and to support the instructional process within classrooms.

Responsibilities include creating instructional materials, assisting teachers, and supervising students, including during meals and rest periods. The role requires basic computer skills and effective communication with children; bilingual abilities are a plus.