Instructional Assistant I (Chance for Change - Alt Edu)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant I to support classroom teachers by maintaining order and assisting with direct instruction in small groups. The role includes clerical duties, behavior monitoring, and helping students with meals and daily routines.

The position requires at least 48 college credits or an AA degree, with a proficiency test possible; bilingual skills are a plus and RBT certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Job related experience is required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintains classroom order and supports teacher.
• Delivers direct instruction of supplied materials, mainly in small groups.
• Performs clerical tasks and monitors student behavior during non-class time.
• Assists students with disabilities on and off the bus and with meals.
• Implements instructional programs under teacher supervision and monitors safety.
• Keeps records and communicates student progress to teachers/parents.

Education

AA degree or 48 college credits

Proficiency test to demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math

Job description

Job Description

The Instructional Assistant I assists the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; and monitors student behavior during non-classroom time.

Qualifications

• Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.
• Certificates & Licenses: None required. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.
• Experience: Job related experience is required. Bilingual preferred.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator.
• Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students' progress.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation

Hourly wage $19.76 to $24.31 an hour, (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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