LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
CLASS TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
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.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and passing of para-educator exam or 64 college semester hours or teacher certification.
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