Interventionist

Applitrack; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson County High School seeks an Instructional Assistant to support certified staff and help students meet instructional goals under supervision. The role frees teachers from non-professional duties and supports curriculum development.

The assistant will guide students in reading, math and computer use, work in small groups, assist with assessments, manage materials, help with behavior, supervise lunch, field trips, and general classroom tasks to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with appropriate coursework.
• Ability to understand and assist with instructional materials.
• Experience supporting students with special needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff with administration and correction of exercises and assessments.
• Prepare classroom materials and reinforce instructional strategies.
• Document student learning and performance, and support behavior management.
• Supervise non-instructional activities and accompany students on field trips.
• Assist with parent contact to encourage involvement.

Skills

Instructions compliance

PC literacy

Diversity collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Confidentiality

IEP support

Education

High School diploma

Additional coursework/Associate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 9/19/2025

Location: Wilkinson County High School

Date Available: 10/03/2025

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.

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.

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 standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

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 with a score classification of Silver on the Work Keys Assessment

Or

• Successful completion (with gradesof C or better) of college level coursework with at least 48 hours or an associate degree or higher. (Official transcript must be provided.)
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 10:18:38 AM CST.

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