Instructional Assistant - Global Connections

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Global Connections JobID:

5945

Position Type:

Instructional Assistants/ Instructional Assistant•

Global Connections Date Posted:

4/27/2026

Location:

Osage Creek Elementary Date Available:

08/04/2026 Instructional Assistant

• Global Connections Position Purpose Global Connections is a course in which students in grades K-4 will have the opportunity to study many of the countries that are represented within our community.

Student learning focus on geography, food, housing, music, art, celebrations, literature and customs. The Global Connections Instructional Assistant works with their Professional Learning Community to develop Unit and Lesson Planning for each grade level and is nder the direct supervision of the building principal and ESL Curriculum Development Specialist. Essential Job Functions Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. 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. Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. 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.

Additional Duties:

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

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in a public school environment Must be capable of safely traversing all assigned areas of the school facility Must be capable of safely lifting up to 30 pounds Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Ability to physically assist students complying with emergency evacuation or lockdown procedures May occasionally be required to support student behavior by engaging in appropriate restraint or seclusion techniques

• for student safety only Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/28/2026 2:18:32 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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