Instructional Support Specialist

Summit Management Consulting; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consulting firm in Portage, MI is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to assist teachers and support student learning. The ideal candidate will possess at least 60 college credits or an Associate degree, along with a valid substitute permit. Responsibilities include teaching assistance, student supervision, and reporting on student behavior. This active role requires physical engagement and the ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits or an Associate degree required.
• Must possess a valid substitute permit.
• Active role requiring physical engagement and ability to lift over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist identified students as directed by administrators.
• Execute pre-planned lessons and report concerns to the teacher.
• Supervise students in various school settings.

Skills

Teaching support

Multi-tasking

Communication

Behavior management

Education

60 college credits/Associate degree

Valid substitute permit

Job description

Position:Instructional Support Specialist

Location: Portage, MI

Job Id:272

# of Openings:1

Oakland Academy is looking for an Instruction Support Specialist!

Summary/Objective

Instructional Support personnel function as a teacher’s aide, substitute teachers, and other educational and instructional support as needed to accomplish educational goals.

Instructional Support Essential Functions

• Working with identified students as determined by administrator.
• Executing lessons already planned by the classroom teacher.
• Reporting to the classroom teacher any concerns that may arise (academic or behavior) that are noticed.
• Preparing for the day in case of absence (sub plans).
• Providing supplemental activities to use with groups as time provides.
• Being a role model for the students and teaching leadership attributes.
• Instructional Support Specialists are expected to follow our PBIS procedures for handling minor classroom behaviors.
• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, cafeterias, etc.
• Enforce administration polices and rules governing students.
• Substitute in classrooms when needed.
• Process Improvement
• Analysis of information
• Thoroughness
• Ability to multi-task

This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role routinely uses standard school food service equipment.

Summit Management Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Summit Management Consulting, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Summit Management Consulting, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Summit Management Consulting, LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 60 college credits/Associate degree and/or the required credentials under NCLB. Valid substitute permit.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.