Instructional Assistant, ELD - High School(FT and Temp)

Job Overview

In person - Provides support to school site and teachers by supervising students, assisting in the orderly transition between classes and activities and helping to maintain a positive and nurturing school culture.

Essential Functions

Instruction

• Work with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction for general education or special education, that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials and study aids to be used by students during distance learning and/or in classrooms or individual study situations.
• Provides instruction to individuals and small groups as part of a student’s IEP goals, Response to Intervention and/or English Language Development program.
• Translate written materials for English language learners and provide real-time interpretation within classes for students learning English, as needed.
• Work directly with students who are new to this country and support their acquisition of English, success in high school coursework, as well as their transition into a new educational setting.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Assist students in understanding and clarifying instructional assignments under teachers’ direction.
• Assist in administering and scoring of assessments and grading of assignments.
• Provide assistance with room décor and student records.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Student Supervision and Office Support

• May supervise students - before or after school (depending on schedule), during breakfast snack, and/or lunch, in the computer lab, during P.E., and during class transition times and provide office support.
• Help enforce school policies and procedures, including the school-wide discipline plan, throughout the entire campus.
• Monitor student restrooms and stairwells whenever possible.

Student and Family Relations

• Help to maintain a positive, nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture that includes college preparation for all students.
• Build relationships with families to keep them well-informed and support their needs.
• Assist with and attend meetings and parent teacher conferences/communication (on evenings and weekends when necessary).

Other Responsibilities

• Attend to student needs and injuries, report all student injuries and direct the students to first aid in the office if applicable.
• Assist with student supervision on field trips when needed.
• Become familiar with and assist with the implementation of the School Safety Plan.
• Assist with other duties as needed, including light custodial work (i.e., emptying trash, sweeping floors, emergency cleanup, etc.).