Alternate Education Instructional Assistant PC 2702 & 2703

Manassas, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Alternate EducationInstructional Assistant
Pay Grade:6

Period of Employment: 9.5months

Description Approved/Revised: 9/25 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Program Administrator

General Responsibilities: Provides in-person classroom support to students in an alternative setting

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Maintains order and discipline while managing students in the classroom environment. Works together with the teacher on behavior plans and their implementation.
Supports and assists students in learning class material by providing students with individualized attention while students receive virtual instruction.
- Ensures students remain on task.
- Clarifies instructions and directions.
Escorts and supervises students during transition times throughout the school day.
Assists with distributing and collecting materials as directed by building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
Operates and troubleshoots technology to include cameras learning platforms and learning tools; reports issues to IT and administration if unable to resolve them.
Performs administrative and non-instructional duties such as daily attendance bus duty etc.
Assists students with carrying out daily routine classroom procedures.
Uses the tenants of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to ensure students are safe respectful and responsible.
Maintains training and certifications such as CPR Handle with Care and any specific training related to the needs of the student(s).
Assists student(s) who require modifications and accommodations to gain access to a free and appropriate public education as directed by the classroom instructor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Broad knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in classroom teaching and classroom management.
Knowledge of working with all students especially those with special needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow directions given by the classroom teacher.
Must be comfortable with basic technology equipment and tools.
Ability to interact effectively with students staff and parents.
Ability to implement and monitor all safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to monitor for student safety.
Ability to interact professionally with students staff and parents.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Requisite Education and Experience:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must possess a minimum of 60 college credit hours; or an Associates Degree or higher; or have successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment.
Experience in an educational setting and/or prior teaching/instructional experience.
Prior experience with computers and technology is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see read talk hear handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as but not limited to: a personal computer calculator copier and fax machine. Some climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs services and activities on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify assign or remove duties as necessary.

Position Title:Alternate EducationInstructional Assistant Pay Grade:6 Period of Employment: 9.5months Description Approved/Revised: 9/25 FLSA Status: Non-ExemptSupervised by and/or Reports to: Program AdministratorGeneral Responsibilities: Provides in-person classroom support to students in a...