Pre-K Instructional Assistant - Grapevine ES

Instructional Assistant - Pre K

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose is to assist the classroom teacher in providing students with appropriate learning activities, instructional assistance, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Highly Qualified status under No Child Left Behind (48+ college credit, Associates degree or higher, or an approved state/local academic assessment)

Previous experience in an educational environment preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Education Aide Certificate is required, but may be applied for once employed.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher and work with individual students or small groups.

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

• Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom.

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.

• Assist in campus duty assignments as required.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.