Instructional Assistant Title I (Grant)

To provide the highest quality care and supervision to students in the Broward County School System by providing classroom supports that enhance the instructional process. Also plays a vital role in the instructional process of an individualized program of education.

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) testing program.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children.
• Computer skills required as needed for the position.

Note: Candidate must meet the Preferred Qualifications if the position is funded by Title I.

• Successful completion of the Principal of Teaching formerly known as Teacher Assisting Curriculum at the designated technical college in the Broward County School District.

OR

• Achieving a passing score on the ParaPro Test or other officially sanctioned standard tests to demonstrate the ability to assist in instructing reading/language arts writing and mathematics; or reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.

OR

• An earned associate degree from an accredited institution or at least 60 semester hours of earned college credit from an accredited institution.

And

• Bilingual skills.

On a daily basis works with assigned classroom teacher(s) and classroom students(s) to support high-quality and effective instructional and behavioral program delivery to students. Also provides assistance care and supervision to students. Frequently interacts with other personnel within the assigned school in performing daily work routine.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the districts approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

To review the complete job description access the following website: and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: OO-034