Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

Job DetailsJob ID: 5400524Job DescriptionPosition Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom SupportSalary Range:Contract Length : School YearImmediate Supervisor: Certified Teacher, Pre-K Principal, PrincipalPosition Overview:If a licensed Pre-K teacher or Instructional Assistant is absent the IA/Classroom Support Teacher will fill the role of the Instructional Assistant in that room. If there are no Pre-K staff absences the Instructional Assistant will assist in a classroom as assigned by the Pre-K Principal. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, professional collaboration with co-teachers as well as the ability to interpret prepared lessons and successfully instruct students using these materials. Other position requirements are provided below.BASIC FUNCTIONS :Monitor students during arrival, recess and dismissal timesAssist in classroom instruction under the general education guidelines under the direct supervision of a certified teacherAssist students in following classroom scheduleMaintain confidentiality of student informationFollow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employee AgreementWork in close physical proximity of the classroom teacherFollow the teacher's plan and help evaluate the achievement of students with whom the instructional assistant worksESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:A Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support is assigned to a Pre-K classrooms at one of the eight elementary schools: Clay International Academy, Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, McKinley, Nuner or Swanson and reports to the Pre-K Principal and building Principal unless directed otherwiseOn- time arrival is 7:00 am for Harrison, Lincoln, Marshall, Muessel, Nuner, Swanson and 8:00 for Clay International Academy and McKinleyRemain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the Pre-K principal or the designated representativeSupport classroom instruction and student learning as directed by the lead teacher in the classroomMaintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school, classroom and position to which assignedFollow lesson plans and directions with the support of Pre-K staff in the classroomPerform all extra duties for the absent employee as required by the building principal (including the taking of student attendance, recess, arrival and dismissal duties)Assist students as needed to achieve learning goalsUse positive reinforcementDemonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teachingand learning as developed by the certified staffCollect data for differentiated learning, student selection and evaluation as requestedMaintain adequate records on student work and work cooperatively with student services staff members and/or outside agencies as requiredPerform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the principal or Pre-K principalTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesExhibit professional appearance and behavior to serve as a role model for studentsQUALIFICATIONS:High School diplomaCompleted two years of study at an institution of higher educationKnowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing in school readiness, positive behavior interventions and appropriate redirections for preK students.Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programsConsideration will be given to those who have already completed High Scope training and have additional early-childhood trainingCompensationEligible for Health, Dental, and Vision BenefitsTo be eligible applicants must agree to and will be compensated for:Fingerprint background checkTB TestDrug Screen20 hours online Training Through FSSA/ILEADPosition Type: Full-TimeJob RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa required