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Instructional Assistant
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,852 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Instructional Assistant
Bath County Public School District
Valley Elementary School - Hot Springs, Virginia This job is also posted in Bath County Public School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5912579
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Valley Elementary School/Instructional Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills.
Have previous experience with groups of children.
Have good physical and emotional health.
REPORTS TO
Principal and/or Classroom Teacher
JOB GOAL
To assist the classroom teacher by performing tasks which are assigned and directed by the teacher. The tasks must not infringe upon the responsibilities reserved for certified teachers. It is vital that both the teacher and aide fully understand the limitations as well as the tasks of the aide.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist teachers with instructional activities such as:
Reading to children
Assisting children in library
Writing the dictation given by young children
Helping children locate and use materials
Encouraging safety habits in work and play
Assisting children to understand and follow directions and rules
Encouraging children to work independently
Listening to children
Assist small groups of children in various subject areas under the supervision of the classroom teacher
Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher to small and large groups
Help children individually with special assignments and academic problems
Enrich classroom activities through the use of personal experiences, interests and talents
Other instructional activities during assigned working hours
To assist teachers with routine tasks such as:
Recording attendance and other information
Collecting money
Preparing the classroom for instruction
Gathering resource and supplementary materials
Setting up and operating audiovisual equipment
Preparing instructional materials
Other routine tasks during assigned working hours
To assist teachers on occasions such as:
Fire drills
Field trips during the assigned working hours
Activities for parents during the assigned working hours
Other occasions during the assigned working hours
To perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or classroom teacher.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten months. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$23,382 to $33,281 Per Year
Job Requirements