Title: Instructional Assistant
Department: School Level
Reports to (Title): Building Principal
MAJOR FUNCTION:
Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitors and report
student progress. Performs a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as
directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
Participate as member of an instructional team
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of
tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of
identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report
progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom
materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance
records if requested by certified teacher.
Provide 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.
Assist in overseeing students in various activities.
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and
general guidance.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and
regulations.
Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and
playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and
field trips.
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the
public
Print and write legibly.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program
activities.
Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion
of assigned duties, working assigned days (Employment Notice), and extended days and
using sick and personal leave appropriately.
Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property
Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and
cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control,
honesty and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.
Perform Such other task and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the
supervisor or superintendent
Adhere to the Mississippi Code of Ethics
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all Desoto County Schools’ records
