Instructional Assistant-Title I-Pre-K

To assist the Head Start Pre-K or Pre-School ESE Teacher with the day-to-day classroom activities.

The Instructional Assistant shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.
Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.
Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide for the safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting
students throughout the school as required.
Provide classroom-related clerical support as needed such as daily notes student folders and data collection.
Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.
Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.
Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.
Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.
Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes. (this is not to include
substitute teaching)
Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with the guidelines by the teacher.
Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines by the teacher.
Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.
Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.
Utilize programs with groups of students.
Perform daily living activities which may include but is not limited to:

o Assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions which may include diapering or catheterization.
o Providing mobility assistance including lifting positioning or transferring students.
o Assisting with feeding needs.
o Assisting with adaptive equipment needs.
o Providing behavioral assistance which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.

Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of
Broward County Florida.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state as well as School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee

• An earned Associates degree from an accredited institution is required OR at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution is required.
• OR
• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Successful completion of the Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical center in the Broward County School District and achieve a passing score on the ParaPro Test or other officially sanctioned standard tests to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts writing and mathematics; or reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate is REQUIRED. Computer skills as required for the position.
• If additional hours of continuing education are mandated by program funding source they must be obtained within the required timeframe for continuing active employment in the position.

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