Head Start-Instructional Assistant

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title : INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Classification : Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range : I or II depending on qualification

Description : The Instructional Assistant I performs a variety of instructional and non-instructional tasks both in and out of the classroom to support the teacher of students who may need extra assistance. Some duties may include the playground setting (duty) where there may be exposure to dirt dust and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Provide documentation showing a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment- Range I
• Sixty (60) college credit hours / or Associate Arts Degree or higher- Range II
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of the English language including reading writing and oral communication
• Knowledge of Spanish including reading writing and oral communication is desired
• Ability to use of office equipment including computers (Word Excel) copiers fax machines and other applicable office equipment
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Ability to exhibit mature judgment
• Knowledge of arithmetic and basic mathematic procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with administration staff students parents and other district personnel
• Ability to perform playground supervision duties
• Must be an energetic highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Some experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Length of Employment :

Evaluation : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Governing Board Policy GDO

Key Skills

System Design,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Adult Education,SCORM,LMS,Training & Development,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Captivate,Curriculum Development,Web Accessibility

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1