Literacy Instructional Assistant

Lewiston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Title 1/Literacy Instructional Assistant Report Identification Code: edittl Job Purpose Statement: The job of Instructional Assistant: Title 1/Literacy is responsible for providing interventions to students. Under direction the assistant is responsible for implementing a program of intensive reading instruction; assessing students reading literacy skills; implementing plans for remediation; providing information on students progress to teachers parents and/or other personnel as needed; and supporting teachers with various Job Functions:*Assesses students reading comprehension accuracy and fluency for the purpose of evaluating students needs for support services. (Literacy Focus)*Provides direct assistance to teachers for the purpose of enhancing academic supports including but not limited to lesson planning assessments and progress monitoring.* Assists with developing instructional support materials for the purpose of enhancing student learning*Utilizes established classroom management as well as positive behavioral intervention systems for the purpose of creating a successful and positive learning environment.*Observes and maintains record of student progress to be shared with teachers or other personnel as needed. * Exercises discretion when communicating with students parents community members and other staff members for the purpose of protecting confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff administrators and school/district policies and procedures. *Attends educational training and implements learning to support students academic achievement. Other Job Functions:*Supports other personnel as needed. *Assists with the loading and unloading of buses. *Participates in various meetings and training sessions for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.* Supervises students inside and outside of the classroom to ensure safety. * Proctor assessments at the direction of the principal or teacher. * Perform other duties as assignedJob Requirements - Qualifications:*Experience Required: Some job-related experience*Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to: model lessons and work to support certified professionals; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; perform basic clerical functions; operate standard office equipment including pertinent computer applications; use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effective with students and staff; and use correct grammar punctuation and of: principles of child development and instructional processes; behavioral risk factors teaching methods and materials to support early literacy development; and rules and regulations of assignment building/classroom. Abilities to: incorporate learning from literacy trainings into the classroom; understand and address students with varied needs; utilize positive support systems to improve social and academic outcomes; participate in continuing education activities; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; read/interpret/apply rules regulations and policies; prepare and maintain accurate records; plan and manage projects; rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations; administer appropriate assessment instruments and techniques; effectively interact with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds; adhere to safe work practices; perform a variety of tasks; adjust to flexible work assignments and schedules; work under time constraints; multi-task and determine priorities; make common sense decisions; implement established curriculum; work cooperatively with others; use software programs to enhance student learning; utilize office equipment including copy machines computers and other technology to prepare learning materials and physical abilities include stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and other sounds near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation/field of vision. *Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet at least one of the following criteria: completed two (2) years successful post high school education with at least 32 semester credits in the core area or pass the ETS Para-Professional Assessment. *Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance