Instructional Assistant at Asheville City Schools in Asheville, NC

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ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant JOB STATUS: Full-Time/10-Month LOCATION: Isaac Dickson Elementary School CONTACT: Ashley.Wallet@acsgmail.net GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Ten-month position to work closely with the teacher to provide support for the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is performed under the supervision of the teacher and/or principal. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school and a two or four-year college degree or 48 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution of higher education. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works with the teacher to support the instructional plan of the teacher. Gives group instruction as directed by the teacher and works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher. Gives individualized instruction to pupils as directed by the teacher. Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class. Serves in place of the teacher when requested by the administration. Prepares instructional materials and employs them with student groups. Acquires materials appropriate for use with specific student groups; plans material use to supplement lesson plans; develops lesson plans in conjunction with the teacher; and determines the manner in which lesson plans and supplemental materials will be employed in classrooms. Distributes and collects instructional materials and organizes materials at the end of the day/period. Conducts clerical tasks. The characteristics of clerical support will be defined for a particular teaching assistant position at a specific school. Executes student behavioral management. The characteristics of student behavioral management support will be defined for a particular teaching assistant position at a specific school. Provides health management services and enters data in student health records. The characteristics of health management services to be provided will be defined for a particular teaching assistant at a specific school. Serves as a proctor during testing. Attends workshops as requested by the administration. Score students' papers as instructed by the teacher. Checks and reports attendance. Files data according to regulatory requirements. Supervises students in the classroom, on the playground, on field trips, and in other locations to maintain safety and security at all times. Teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others. Reconciles minor student conflicts and disciplines misbehavior through the approved school and classroom teacher methods and policies. Reports discipline problems to the teacher or administration. Successfully completes the requirements to obtain a North Carolina School Bus Driver's License, keeps the license current, and drives a school bus when requested on a substitute or permanent basis. Also understands and follows the attached Bus Driver Job Description. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Arranges, moves, and stacks classroom furnishings and equipment as necessary. Prepares visual aids. Duplicates materials. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which the employment assignment is made. Knowledge of established laws, rules, and regulations of Asheville City Schools and the Title I program. Knowledge of the expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and developmental stages. Skills necessary to make learning aids, which will strengthen lesson plans. Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies to fulfill the instructional objectives. Ability to impart information on the child's level of comprehension. Ability to impartially and consistently apply proper methods of recognition, reward, a