Title I Aide

ReNEW Schools; Royal Center (IN); On-site; USD 31,200 - 37,800; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students in the classroom and supplement curriculum with enrichment activities. You will provide instruction assistance under teacher direction, work with individuals or small groups, supervise students, assist with classroom management, and help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Candidates should have two years of college or Para Pro Eligibility, strong interpersonal skills, multitasking ability, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must meet two years of college or Para Pro Exam to provide instruction
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to work with teachers, students and staff
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to daily tasks
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Learn classroom procedures and apply them consistently

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and supplement regular curriculum with enrichment activities
• Provide instruction assistance under direction of teacher or facilitator
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Supervise and support students inside and outside the classroom to enable participation
• Assist in classroom management and maintain a safe, supportive environment
• Respond to emergency situations and report concerns to supervisor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Two years of college or Para Pro Exam

Indiana highly qualified Instructional Assistant requirements

Tools

Classroom equipment

Computers/Printers basics

Job description

• Job duties range from supporting students in the classroom to supplementing regular classroom curriculum with additional enrichment activities for students
• Provide instruction assistance to students with direction and guidance of teacher and/or facilitator
• Work with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Provide supervision and support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Support escorting throughout the building and to and from the bus as necessary
• Assist in classroom management
• Function as an appropriate role model for children, providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving student safety concerns and reporting those concerns to direct supervisor
• Keep teacher and/or reading specialist informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Attend staff meetings and/or after school functions when directed by director or administrator
• Complete other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the director, building administrator or administrator designee
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• Must meet all Indiana requirements as a highly qualified Instructional Assistant
• Two years of college or the equivalent, or passing the Para Pro Exam is required in order to provide instruction to a student
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal professionally and effectively with persons at all levels to develop and maintain productive relationships
• Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and staff
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Ability to learn classroom procedures and expectations and apply them on a consistent basis
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all classroom equipment
• A basic knowledge of operations for computers, printers, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus