Pre-K Instructional Assistant

PreK Instructional Assistant 

Location: Harrison School

Position Title: PreK Instructional Assistant 

Salary Range: $16.00/hour beginning 

Contract Length: School Year 

Immediate Supervisor: Certified Teacher, Early Learning Coordinator, Principal 

BASIC FUNCTIONS : 

Monitor students during arrival, recess and dismissal times 

Assist in classroom instruction under the general education guidelines under the direct 

supervision of a certified teacher 

Assist students in following classroom schedule 

Maintain confidentiality of student information 

Follow all employee practices listed in the Paraprofessional Employee Agreement 

Work in close physical proximity of the classroom teacher 

Follow the teacher’s plan and help evaluate the achievement of students with whom the 

instructional assistant works 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the needs of students in the building as directed
• Assist substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
• Assist students as needed to achieve learning goals
• Use positive reinforcement
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certified staff
• Collect data for differentiated learning, student selection and evaluation as requested
• Maintain adequate records on student work and work cooperatively with student services, staff members and/or outside agencies as required 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing in school readiness, positive behavior
• interventions and appropriate redirections for preK students.
• Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs 

Consideration will be given to those who have already completed high scope training, 

responsive classroom instruction, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness for Pre-K and have             additional early childhood training 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting on floor and in chair, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.