Instructional Assistant - Yorktown High School

POSITION

Instructional Aide

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

As Set by the Board of School Trustees Hours As Set by the

Board of School Trustees SALARY:

As Set by the Board of School Trustees

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School Diploma or GED with para-pro certification. Ability to communicate electronically using Word, EXCEL, Publisher, Google docs, Outlook.

Preferred:

Associate Degree

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal

EVALUATED BY

Building Principal or Designee Summary Under the supervision of the principal or classroom teacher, the instructional aide delivers daily instruction to students. Instruction can include remedial instruction in reading or math, and/or instruction in computer skills. Essential Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned Instructional Skills under supervision of the building principal or classroom teacher: a. Systematically plans instruction. b. Develops clear requirements and expectations and communicates these to students. c. Utilizes the approved curriculum. d. Has teaching materials readily available for each session. e. Includes activities which enable students to develop written and oral communications skills. f. Explains content effectively; puts ideas across logically and in an orderly way. g. Uses appropriate and well-defined techniques to measure student progress. h. Keeps a current and accurate record of student progress and attendance. i. Makes efficient and productive use of instructional time. j. Maintains complete, accurate, and legible records. k. Provides plans and other necessary information for substitutes. l. Maintains appropriate confidentiality. m. Fulfills assigned supervisory duties. Student Management Skills a. Provides reinforcement for positive behavior. b. Deals effectively and consistently with inappropriate behavior. c. Adheres to school discipline policies. d. Is consistent and fair in dealing with students. e. Promotes a warm, open, and accepting climate. Relationship with Supervisors a. Communicates with supervisors regarding student achievement, behavior, and attendance. b. Takes timely and appropriate action with to regard to supervisors requests and concerns. c. Uses tact and courtesy in relationships with staff/and or administrators. Supervision a. Supervises students as assigned. Knowledge and Skills a. The ability to work independently using Microsoft Word, Excel (including mail merge, formulas, and spreadsheets), Publisher, etc. to prepare , create, edit, design memos, reports, letters, and newsletters. b. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in order to relate to students, parents, staff, administrators, and community. The ability to negotiate effective working relationships, and develop position resolutions to conflict. c. Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize. d. The ability to work independently and within a team while maintaining cooperative working relationships. e. The ability to communicate electronically. Possess highly developed technology skills.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the School Corporation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before parents, staff, and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The ability add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral functions. The ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ability to operate a personal computer and related software. The ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing. The ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and YCS School Board policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, and to sometimes walk and sit. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, the well-being, or output of other people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position may perform additional duties and the supervisor may assign additional duties. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the School Corporation.