Job Title:             Instructional Assistant

FLSA Status:          NON-EXEMPT

Minimum Qualifications:

                                High School diploma or GED; additional education and/or training desirable.

                                Possess or qualify for a New Mexico Level 3 Educational Assistant License

Skills/Aptitudes:

Good organizational ability; good written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Instructional Assistant (Educational):

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Displays a desire to work with students.
• Serves as a role model.
• Works as a team member.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
• Assists licensed personnel in school environment where individual differences are respected.
• Responds to students as individuals.
• Maintains cohesiveness in school environment.
• Assists with supplementary work for students, and supervises study in the school environment.
• Uses current technology for instructional management needs.
• Assists licensed personnel with student discipline.
• Assists in maintaining students’ involvement in appropriate tasks.
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials.
• Works under supervision of certified teacher(s), prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Guides study, enrichment and/or remedial work setup by the teacher(s).
• Set up audiovisual equipment as directed.
• Assists in drill work.
• Assists with reading and/or storytelling.
• Assists small groups of students in the library and other settings.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Contributes to the welfare and effectiveness of the classroom(s), the school, and the district by adhering to high standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.
• Model acceptable social skills in working with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.
• Report unsafe or dangerous surfaces and/or conditions in hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, entrances, and classrooms.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.