Instructional Assistant Kindergarten - Valley Mills Elementary

ReNEW Schools; Decatur, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom in Decatur, Indiana. The role emphasizes building positive relationships with students and colleagues, performing instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties to assist the classroom teacher.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, be cooperative with the team, and communicate effectively with staff, students, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPI training may be required.
• May require health-related services or adaptations for students.
• Cooperative with team and effective in communication with staff, students and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to the classroom teacher including instructional and clerical duties.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Assist with supervision and behavior management as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors to receive assignments and direction.

Skills

Communication skills

Team cooperation

Behavior management

Student support

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is someone who is able to build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues. Additionally, the services performed by the IA include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the IAis to provide support services to the classroom teacher.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• May require Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (CPI).
• May require health related services, supports or adaptations including assisting students with activities and daily living.
• Cooperative with your team.
• Utilizes the appropriate channels for resolution of problems.
• Receptive to professional growth.
• Enhances self-esteem of students.
• Ability to positively communicate with staff, students, and visitors.
• Ability to positively communicate with supervisor(s) in person and in writing to receive assignments/directions.
• Remain confidential around others who are not directly working with a student (i.e. student needs, data, etc.).
• Effective in working with a small group of students and individual students.
• Understands the importance of this role.

Pay and Benefits:

• $14.00/hour
• 7.5 hours per day
• 180 days a year

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).