Alabama Department of Education
Instructional Assistant
Alabama Department of Education, Jacksonville, Alabama, United States, 36265
Instructional Assistant
To assist the teacher in providing instruction to all students. To work with individual students as directed by the teacher. Non-Exempt Principal, Classroom Teacher, Director of Educational Services Must hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Good public relations skills Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457 Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to lift/transfer students, ability to restrain students of various ages and sizes (if MCS trained), ability to feed students, and ability or provide physical support when required Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications and able to use various technological devices/software to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to multitask and to prioritize tasks efficiently. Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students. Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance. Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times. Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication as required. Assists the teacher to implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students. Assists the teacher in identifying maintenance concerns. Supervises students as directed. Assists the teacher to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines. Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans as needed. Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and supports an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable. Reports absences to teacher and principal, takes leave, and prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and procedures. Assists the teacher in managing student behavior in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds. Assists the teacher in creating a learning environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive for learning. Supervises extra-curricular activities as assigned. Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned. Works independently and follows directives. Participates in training in Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) as requested and approved. Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and materials owned by the school system. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal and the teacher. Based on the Jacksonville City School System Salary Schedule Days and hours based on board approval Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.
To assist the teacher in providing instruction to all students. To work with individual students as directed by the teacher. Non-Exempt Principal, Classroom Teacher, Director of Educational Services Must hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Good public relations skills Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457 Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities. Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to lift/transfer students, ability to restrain students of various ages and sizes (if MCS trained), ability to feed students, and ability or provide physical support when required Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications and able to use various technological devices/software to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to multitask and to prioritize tasks efficiently. Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students. Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance. Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times. Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication as required. Assists the teacher to implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students. Assists the teacher in identifying maintenance concerns. Supervises students as directed. Assists the teacher to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines. Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans as needed. Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and supports an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable. Reports absences to teacher and principal, takes leave, and prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and procedures. Assists the teacher in managing student behavior in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds. Assists the teacher in creating a learning environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive for learning. Supervises extra-curricular activities as assigned. Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned. Works independently and follows directives. Participates in training in Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) as requested and approved. Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner. Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and materials owned by the school system. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility. Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal and the teacher. Based on the Jacksonville City School System Salary Schedule Days and hours based on board approval Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.