Instructional Support Assistant

About the Employer

Instructional Aide

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the teacher, the instructional aide will assist in the planning and implementation of programs in reading intervention and math intervention that meets the needs and abilities of the identified students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist Students

Assist students with newly taught skills by various means to meet the needs of the students. Maintain documentation of student behavior and monitor student progress when needed. Assist student to remain on task and focused at all times. Provide small group intervention and instruction. Monitor students during lunch and recess. Address student’s emotional and physical outbursts in various ways such as discussing the situation to prevent escalation. Assist the individual student with daily needs such as organization skills, social skills, life skills, independent skills, and various academic assignments.

Implement Lesson Plans

Implement lesson plans on a daily basis under the direction of the classroom teacher/intervention teacher and gather resources as reinforcement to the written plans. Assess progress of assigned student and provide that information to the reading/math teacher for documentation purposes. Assist reading/math teacher with various tasks such as record keeping, in class activities, preparing materials, and any other areas assistance is required.

Other Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and various other meetings, as requested. Assist student’s preparation with state testing and PSSAs. Perform other duties as assigned by the reading/math teacher and/or principal.

Required Skills & Abilities

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills Must be able to work with students Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to read and write Ability to communicate effectively Ability to organize tasks Ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise good judgment

Education & Experience

Must have Associate’s degree or higher or pass a local assessment test or hold at least forty-five (45) college credits or evidence of successful completion of required state test. High school diploma required. Prior experience working with children in an education setting required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion Considerable bending and twisting of the body required Some stooping and squatting required Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time of the workday Visual acuity Auditory acuity

Level of Compensation

The position’s salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for support staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $20.37/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $20.91/hour.

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job Description

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

Southeast Delco School District

The Southeast Delco School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.