Instructional Assistant

Designation : Instructional

Assistant

Department : Early

Years, Primary School

Location : Varied depending

on assignment

Reports to :

Principal / Vice-Principal

Works collaboratively

with : Teachers, Students, Programme Coordinators, members of the

student support team

Assigns task to /

supervises : N / A

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

(Main purpose of this job) :

An

Instructional Assistant is part of a team of educators working

together to provide the best learning environment for students and

in doing so will :

• Keep open lines of

communication with teachers, administrators, support staff and

fellow instructional assistants

confidentiality and privacy of information related to students and

the workplace. Instructional assistants are not permitted to

discuss a child's academic / social development with parents

directly. Any direct communication with parents must be carried out

by the teacher.

perform duties outside the specific scope of your job

description.

such as staff meetings, social functions and other school

activities.

training sessions.

professional conduct and dress appropriate for a representative of

the CIS

community.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Key

areas of

responsibility) : Curriculum

Support

The instructional

assistant will provide curriculum support evidenced

by :

pertains to the Instructional Assistant's

assignment.

the completion of assigned tasks and

classwork.

differentiate materials in collaboration with the

teacher.

the classroom teacher provide instructional support to individuals

and small groups of students.

implementing instructional plans and provide support and

supervision while the teacher is engaged with

others.

towards set learning goals and provide feedback, guidance and

reinforce taught concepts where necessary

students compile portfolios in either digital or other

formats

Social and behavioral

support

The instructional

assistant will provide social behavioral support evidenced by

fostering a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered

environment that is conducive to learning.

Assist and guide students by demonstrating appropriate support,

patience, kindness and caring

students' self-esteem and positive

self-concept.

and supervision of students

and encourage positive student behavior in a developmentally

appropriate way, and in keeping with the values of our

school

necessary

personal hygiene

participate in supervision as required

Supervise students during field trips and at school

assemblies

required

student academic progress and behaviour

with the teacher when necessary regarding student

needs

student concerns as they

arise.

Administrative

Support

The instructional

assistant may not spend any more than to 20% of their time involved

in administrative work which may include

Assessment data gathering and documentation

management

distribution of learning materials

track of classroom supplies that need to be

ordered

orderly

work

the collection of money or permission slips and keep accurate

records of those

transactions

REQUIREMENTS &

EXPERIENCE :

education and or certification in an education-related

field

educational setting preferred

organisational skills

to learn and utilise basic teaching methods, techniques, and

procedures used in the

classroom.

COMPETENCIES :

Culturally competent and able to work with culturally diverse staff

and students in a bilingual and multilingual

setting.

communicator

energetic

sense of accountability for student success