Kindergarten Assistant - West Newton Elementary

ReNEW Schools; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Decatur is looking for an Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers by performing instructional, clerical, and supervisory duties. The role requires a High School Diploma and a strong ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. Candidates should be receptive to professional growth and confidentiality in handling student-related information. Compensation is $14.00 per hour, 7.5 hours a day for 180 days a year.

Qualifications

• Must build and maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to operate under instructional and supervisory duties.
• May require training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher with various duties.
• Assist students with daily living activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student data.

Skills

Relationship building

Positive communication

Cooperation

Problem resolution

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

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).