Instructional Assistant: Classroom Support & Student Care

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) to provide classroom support at NORCREST ELEMENTARY in Pompano Beach. You will assist teachers with instructional materials, supervise students, and help with lunch, rest periods, and daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication with children, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.
• Successful completion of the Principles of Teaching formerly known as Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.
• OR
• Achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Test, or other officially sanctioned standard tests, to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• OR
• An earned associate degree from an accredited institution, or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.
• And
• Bilingual skills.

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. (this is not to include substitute teaching)
• 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 including lifting, positioning, or transferring students.
• - Assisting with feeding needs.
• - Assisting with adaptive equipment needs.
• - Providing behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Skills

Communication with children

Computer skills

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Job description

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Grant/Special Funding) to provide classroom support at NORCREST ELEMENTARY in Pompano Beach. You will assist teachers with instructional materials, supervise students, and help with lunch, rest periods, and daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication with children, and basic computer skills.