WENTZVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Description
Position Title: Instructional Assistant - Building
Reports To: Building Principal
SUMMARY
Assists in providing a safe and positive environment within the school building by monitoring
hallways, lunchroom, and common areas and procuring students when requested to
counseling, nurse, or principal’s office.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Instructional Assistants must meet the qualifications specified by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in order to obtain a substitute teacher certificate,
and have a general understanding of the objectives of public school education. Instructional
Assistants may initiate instruction and work independently with students.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Assists in student supervision throughout the day.
- Assists in building relationships with students and other staff to create a positive school
culture.
- Monitors students in the gym, cafeteria, and hallways throughout the school day including
morning and afternoon dismissal times.
- Assists with attendance/tardy sweep duties when needed.
- Monitors students during passing periods especially in high traffic areas.
- Runs passes daily and escort specific students to areas such as counseling office, principal’s
office, and to class as needed.
- Covers in classrooms in the event that a substitute teacher is not available to sub for an
absent teacher.
- Checks hallways, restrooms, stairwells and other areas each hour to ensure students are in
their classrooms for instruction as much as possible.
- Serves as chaperone on field trips, if needed.
- Communicates with office secretaries and principals regarding student whereabouts and
misconduct.
- Supports/assists teacher and administrators with preparing and organizing school activities.
- Has the ability to instruct individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other appropriate school related duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
