POSITION GOAL

To provide the highest quality care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System by providing classroom supports that enhance the instructional process. Also, plays a vital role in the instructional process of an individualized program of education.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

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: 
  • Assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering or catheterization. 
  • Providing mobility assistance including lifting, positioning, or transferring students. 
  • Assisting with feeding needs. 
  • Assisting with adaptive equipment needs. 
  • 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 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is:  OO-034

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