Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten

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

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten to support the teacher in maintaining classroom order and delivering small-group instruction. The role involves clerical tasks, behavior monitoring, and reporting student progress to the teacher and parents.

The position is a 10-month support role reporting to the School Principal, with responsibilities including first aid and student supervision in multiple school settings.

Qualifications

• Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math by passing a proficiency test.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.
• Experience: Job related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, cleanup, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements (under teacher supervision) instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in various environments to maintain a safe, positive learning space.
• Performs clerical functions supporting the teacher/administrator.

Skills

First aid

Small group instruction

Clerical tasks

Disability support

Progress reporting

Education

AA degree or 48 college credits

RBT encouraged

Job description

Job Description

The Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten position assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time. This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.

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.

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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