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Form of workInstructional Assistant Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Principal Supervises: None Term of Employment: 10 months Salary: Based upon experience and educational attainment Qualifications: Graduation from high schoolPossession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the positionQualifications required under the provisions of "No Child Left Behind":Associate degree, orCompletion of 48 semester hours of college credits, orSuccessful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development * Must be able to drive a bus Essential Job Functions:Instructional Assistance:Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroomAssists in the preparation of materialsMaintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacherAssists in implementing the planned programProvides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluationParticipates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school programCarries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environmentClerical/Technical AssistanceCollects and records money according to established proceduresMaintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulationsPerforms clerical duties as assignedDemonstrates technical skill in operating equipmentAssembles materials to maximize their useGeneral Classroom AssistanceExhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administratorsRepresents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive mannerConducts self as a positive role model in the school and communityAssists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulationsShares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatnessAssists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroomPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor 4. Drive a school bus as needed. Physical and Cognitive Requirements: Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouchwork in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, etc.use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perceptionvisually inspect small defects and/or small partsuse a variety of measuring devicesoperate motor vehiclesoperate job specific equipment per instructionsobserve general surroundings and activitieshear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levelsuse communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideassafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmentunderstand and follow oral and written instructionsdrive a school bus DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.
They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.
