Instructional Support Assistant

About the Employer

Job Description

Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and successful completion of KPA or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education. Successful experience in a school setting preferred. Reports to: Principal Job Goal: Assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and reports student progress. Terms of Employment: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules. Evaluations: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

Performance Responsibilities

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
• Administers medications and injections subject to appropriate training requirements and provisions of state law.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides 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.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists in monitoring lunchroom, playground activities; assists in emergency drills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.