Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten (1 Year Contract Only)

Bentonville Schools; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentonville Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Kindergarten at Thomas Jefferson Elementary for the current school year on a 1-year contract. Under supervision of certified staff, you will support reading, math and language arts, help with assessments and documentation, and supervise during meals and field trips.

The role emphasizes inclusion of students with special needs, collaboration with teachers and parents, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Support classroom materials preparation and instructional strategies tailored to student needs.
• Maintain records of student learning and performance.
• Assist with behavioral management to keep the classroom safe and on task.
• Help with non-instructional duties such as lunch, bus, playground, study hall.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in student education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Participate in IEP processes as needed.
• Assist students with daily living activities when required.
• Follow safety rules and procedures for all students.
• May assist with safe restraint or seclusion techniques for safety if necessary.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Professional communication

Word/Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework / No Child Left Behind Act requirement

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten (1 Year Contract Only) JobID: 6354

• Position Type: Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Location: Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

This position is for a 1 year contract for the current school year only.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May occasionally be required to support student behavior by engaging in appropriate restraing or seclusion techniques - only for the safety of the student

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
• May be required to use student support equipment for transport, etc.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in a public school environment
• Must be capable of safely traversing all assigned areas of the school facility
• Must be capable of safely lifting up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Ability to physically assist students complying with emergency evacuation or lockdown procedures
• May occasionally be required to support student behavior by engaging in appropriate restraint or seclusion techniques - for student safety only

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.