Job Title: Instructional Aide
Department: Academics
Reports to: Assistant Principal/Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Cycle: 10 months
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
SUMMARY
The Instructional Aide provides support for full-time teachers, helping them with clerical work and classroom activities. This can involve providing individual attention to students in need of extra assistance or monitoring students while the teacher is out.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Assistance
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Prepare materials for the class under the direction of the teacher.
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Provide individual and small group assistance with classwork.
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Assist with taking attendance, using an answer key to grade test and student assignments, recording grading, drafting correspondence to parents, and handling routine filing of student’s work.
Classroom Supervision
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Reinforce classroom rules and directions to promote positive student behavior.
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Supervise students as they go to lunch, recess, or other areas on campus.
Learning Environment
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Assist teachers in the maintenance and organization of the classroom environment.
Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Associates Degree or a minimum of 48 college units.
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Majoring in childhood education, child development, or other relevant fields – preferred.
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Skilled in Google, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values-
Must ensure achievement of ICEF’s mission
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Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school
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Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships.
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Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service.
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Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
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Must be able to work online/virtually when needed
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Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
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Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as required
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Must attend and participate in ICEF training programs as required
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Must have reliable and insured transportation
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Must be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employment
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Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ, and FBI Clearance
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Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the US
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
