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Instructional Assistant (IA)
2023-2024 School Year
Reports To: Department Head
Status: Hourly, Non- Exempt
State date: Immediately
Job Summary: An Instructional Assistant (IA), under general supervision, provides assistance to the classroom teacher, performing a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional programs, including self-advocacy and behavior management as well as instruction.
Responsibilities:
- Support the teacher on methods, materials and strategies for reinforcements on target children. The teacher will plan all lessons and be responsible for instruction.
- Aid teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
- Supervise student lunch and recess.
- Provide classroom management support during elective classes.
- Participate in on-going staff development.
- Help plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students.
- Communicate regularly with teachers as to students needs and progress.
- Treat all information about the school, teachers, children and their families as strictly confidential.
- Maintain a high standard of professional behavior at all times
- Give reinforcement to students in the areas of social studies, math, science, and reading or other areas as directed by their classroom teacher(s).
- Support the teacher on methods, materials and strategies for support with their assigned student. The teacher will plan all lessons and be responsible for instruction.
- Help collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
- Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student strengths, growth, and needs
- Maintain a high standard of professional behavior at all times
Job Qualifications:
- Fingerprint clearance through OSPI
- A clean background check through Washington State Patrol and Goodhire
- High School Degree
- Experience working with students with autism and learners with varying access needs
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals
- Demonstrated understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor or the management of the school.
Academy for Precision Learning (APL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we grant equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam Era Veteran status, age, religion, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. It is the intent and desire of APL that equal employment opportunity will be provided in all phases of the employment relationship. APL is a Title VII employer and strictly prohibits any types of discrimination or harassment. For more information please contact APL's Human Resources department at jobs@aplschool.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Middle school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
- Special education school
Experience:
- Educational: 2 years (Required)
- Special education classroom: 2 years (Required)
- Academic support: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
