Instructional Assistant - Color Guard Class Instructor

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Southeast High School is seeking an instructional assistant to support general education classrooms. The role reports to the Principal and, under supervision of the classroom teacher, assists in preparing materials and facilitating instruction, with emphasis on student engagement and smooth classroom operations.

The position requires meeting federal paraprofessional qualification options or equivalent, and a cooperative approach to working with students, families, and staff to foster a

Qualifications

• Paraprofessionals must meet No Child Left Behind requirements: associate degree, 48 college credits, or ParaPro exam.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Assist teacher with clerical duties.
• Work well with staff and students in charge.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom for school.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly.
• Assist with bulletin boards and activity setup.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground under teacher supervision.
• Assist with student records and copying tasks.
• Prepare classroom for end of school session.
• Maintain communication with teacher and support staff.
• Work with groups of students inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Assess student abilities and assist with data collection.

Skills

Communication

Clerical support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Two years of college (48 credit hours)

ParaPro exam

Job description

Administrator: Stacey Brown
Assistant Principal at Hamilton Southeast High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT: General Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind” was signed into law by President Bush in January 2002. It requires that beginning January 8, 2002, paraprofessionals be required to have one of the following:

• An associate of arts degree
• Two years of college (48 credit hours)
• Pass the ParaPro exam (state assessment test for knowledge of an ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and math)

Reports to:

Principal and under supervision of the classroom teacher

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with student and other staff members.
• Ability to proficiently aid teacher in the performance of clerical duties.
• Ability to work well with staff and students in her/his charge.
• Aid teacher in preparing classroom for school.
• Help prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instruct students under teacher supervision.
• Keep classroom neat and orderly.
• Aid teacher in arranging bulletin boards.
• Supervise cafeteria, playground, etc. under teacher supervision.
• Assist with all clerical duties, i.e., student records, copying, etc.
• Aid in preparing the classroom for the close of school.
• Maintain effective communication with teacher.
• Work with groups of students inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Assess abilities and assist with the collection of academic/behavioral data of students.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the building principal.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.