K-2 Title I Instructional Aide

JOB TITLE: Title I Instructional Assistant
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Properly trained paraprofessionals can play essential roles in improving student achievement in schools where they can reinforce and enhance a teacher's effort in the classroom. The Instructional Assistant will work on literacy interventions with students at Lincoln Elementary under the direct supervision of the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist. A primary responsibility includes pulling students out to work with them in small groups focused on foundational literacy skills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Building Instructional Capacity

Targeted Literacy Support: Pull students out of the main classroom setting for focused, small-group instruction on foundational literacy skills, as directed by the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist.

Maintain individual records for identified students.

Support and implement all policies and regulations as designed by each respective school and NLCS.

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of classroom teachers.

Planning & Professional Learning

Direct instruction from the Literacy & Instructional Support Specialist.

Student Support

Is positive in working with identified children and helps build their self-esteem.

Has the ability to make use of a variety of resources to assist identified students in meeting their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
Educational Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Valid Driver's License

Pass a background check

Demonstrates a desire to aid all students

New Hire Packet with Administration Building

Two years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test

Applicant has to be 18 years old to be considered a Full Time employee

Skills & Knowledge

Possesses knowledge and skill sufficient to assist participants in meeting content and performance standards.

Experience

2 years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.