Student Support & Instructional Assistant

Bentonville Schools; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentonville Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer-based instruction within the classroom.

Under supervision, you will work with students individually or in small groups, assist with assessments and record-keeping, help with behavior management, field trips, and parent communications to promote inclusive learning and student achievement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with special needs desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Record keeping

Classroom management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bentonville Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer-based instruction within the classroom.

Under supervision, you will work with students individually or in small groups, assist with assessments and record-keeping, help with behavior management, field trips, and parent communications to promote inclusive learning and student achievement.