Instructional Assistant - Title I

Work Location: NOVA MIDDLE

City: DAVIE

The Instructional Assistant shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Work under the direct supervision of a teacher in the creation of instructional materials.

• Work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator to provide for the safety and welfare of students by supervising and escorting students throughout the school as required.

• Provide classroom-related clerical support as needed such as daily notes, student folders, and data collection.

• Prepare and use instructional materials and teaching aids under the direction of the teacher.

• Engage in general housekeeping activities to keep the classroom safe and free of obstructions.

• Assist with lunchroom activities and dine with students as needed.

• Assist in supervising nap and rest periods as needed.

• Assist in providing care for children when the teacher is not present for a period not to exceed 30 minutes. (this is not to include substitute teaching)

• Construct and design specific items for tests and worksheets when provided with the guidelines by the teacher.

• Follow-up lessons presented by the teacher when provided with guidelines by the teacher.

• Supervise small group discussions and activities among students.

• Assist individual students as assigned by the teacher.

• Utilize programs with groups of students.

• Perform daily living activities which may include but is not limited to:

• o Assisting with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering or catheterization.
• o Providing mobility assistance including lifting, positioning, or transferring students.
• o Assisting with feeding needs.
• o Assisting with adaptive equipment needs.
• o Providing behavioral assistance, which may include implementing PBIP and positive crisis management (PCM) skills.

• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.

• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.

• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee

• 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.

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.

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

Work Calendar: 189 Day Cal

Pay Grade: GRADE 13

Classification: Nonexempt

CompensationHourly Rate - $16.89 - per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range