Immediately Need Instructional Assistant in USA

Job title: Instructional Assistant

Company: Muhlenberg County School

Job description: CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I



BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report student progress.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:



Instructional Assistant I incumbents assist a certificated teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistant II incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.



REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.


• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.


• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.


• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.


• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.


• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.


• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.


• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.


• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.


• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.


• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.


• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.


• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.


• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

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